GTalk Chatback
Widget
why dead?
“Google Talk Chatback allowed websites to embed a Google Talk widget so that they could engage with their visitors. It’s now outdated, so we’re turning off Chatback and encouraging websites to use the Meebo bar.”
☠ Recent Deaths 👻
Inbox by Gmail
email client for android
why dead?
On Sept 2018, Google announced that it’s discontinuing Inbox at the end of March 2019. Reason: Google’s plan is to solely focus on Gmail.
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Google+
social networking site
why dead?
In October 2018, Google announced that it was shutting down Google+ for consumers, citing low user engagement and a software error.
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goo.gl
URL shortening service
why dead?
The service no longer accepts new users since April 13, 2018 and will discontinue the service for existing users on March 30, 2019. After March 30, 2019, all links will continue to redirect to the intended destination.
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Google Allo
instant messaging app
why dead?
Google Allo ended up being a platform where Google could test new messaging features that would eventually be integrated into the default Android SMS app: Android Messages.
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