All the services that Google has killed in 2023
Google has made some changes to its services recently, which include selling, closing, and removing some of them. In this photo gallery, we will explore all the services that Google users will have to say goodbye to by the end of this year.
Om Gupta
Published:Jun 19, 2023, 13:02 PM | Updated: Jun 19, 2023, 13:02 PM
Google OnHub
Google OnHub was a series of home wireless routers made by Asus and TP-Link that used Google software, Google apps, and special features like Google Assistant. It was more than 7 years old and the company turned off the service on January 11, 2023.
Google Stadia
Google Stadia was a cloud gaming service that used a WiFi gaming controller and let users stream games through web browsers, TV, mobile apps, and Chromecast. It was nearly 3 years old and the service stopped on January 18, 2023.
Google Jacquard
Google Jacquard makes smart fabrics that can detect touch and gestures with advanced hardware, software, special materials, and textile production methods. It was around 9 years old. The company ended the service in April this year.
Google Street View standalone app
Google’s Street View let users see a 360° view of almost any street in the world. The Google Maps app had a simple way to enter Street View, but there was also a separate Street View app for Android and iOS. Google removed and stopped supporting the app on March 21, 2023.
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Google Currents
Google Currents was a service that offered social media functions like Google+ for Google Workspace users. The company decided to shut it to encourage people to use Spaces, which is Google’s alternative to Discord. It is nearly 4 years old and the company will shut it down on July 5, 2023.
Google Grasshopper
Grasshopper was a free app for mobile and web that helped beginners learn JavaScript and basic coding skills through fun, small puzzles. It was around 5 years old and was discontinued on June 15, 2023.
Google Cloud IoT Core
Google Cloud IoT Core was a service that allowed customers to connect, manage, and collect data from devices around the world securely. It was more than 5 years old and the company will end the service on August 16, 2023.
Google Domains
Google Domains is a service that lets users register, transfer, and manage their domain names. Squarespace has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Google to acquire assets associated with Google Domains. The deal is expected to close by the third quarter of 2023.
Google Optimize
Google Optimize started more than 5 years ago to help businesses of any size test and enhance how users interact with their websites. Google Optimize and Optimize 360 will be discontinued after September 30, 2023. The company is now focusing on third-party A/B testing integrations for Google Analytics 4.
Google Album Archive
Google Album Archive stored images and videos from Google’s services such as Hangout. It allowed users to view all their photos in one place regardless of the device users send them on. Google has announced that its Album Archive will no longer be available after July 19, 2023.
Conversational Actions
Conversational Actions let developers make custom interactions, or chats, for Google Assistant users. Google has removed all Conversational Actions and they are not accessible to users or developers anymore starting June 13, 2023.