Over 25 years, Google has created numerous products we use daily, but it has also left a trail of cherished services and features in its wake.
For its 25th birthday, we say goodbye to some of the iconic products that Google previously made to make our lives easier.
For those who are getting nostalgic vibes about them, here are the 5 phased-out Google innovations that you might have been missing.
Google+
In the world of social networking, Facebook has established a big name in the business. However, before the rise of Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, and other platforms, there was Google +.
This digital platform is more than just an app that users use to blend into the community with other people. With this, Google gives control over their feds, thanks to profiles.
Despite its demise, Google+ lives on in the hearts of its devoted users.
Google Play Music
Google Play Music was Google's initial foray into the world of music streaming. It was beloved for its ability to upload your existing music library and the convenience it offered to music lovers.
While transitioning to YouTube Music was possible, it didn't entirely fill the void left by Play Music. It was a missed music companion for fans.
Google Glass
Google Glass was an innovative project that aimed to bring information to the corner of your vision, offering a glimpse of what smart eyewear could achieve. Unfortunately, public concerns about privacy and the idea of being constantly recorded held back its success.
10 years later, wearables with camera functionality are gaining popularity. Google Glass was so ahead of time, but its stint was short-lived to compete with other products.
Allo
Allo was a messaging app designed to replace Hangouts, but Google's history of discontinuing messaging apps made users skeptical. Despite some limitations, it had notable features, including integration with Google Assistant. This integration was genuinely helpful and added value to conversations.
Inbox
Inbox was an experiment by Google to reimagine email interactions. It intelligently organized emails into groups, allowing you to set timers and reminders and mark entire clusters as read. The interface was seamless across devices, simplifying email management. Although Google promised to integrate its features into Gmail, many are still missing four years later.
These five products may be out of our sight already, but they are still valued somewhere by fans who missed using them.
For a while, it's good to see them usable until their time has come to an end. Nevertheless, it's always a golden opportunity to have seen them in our lifetime.
While Google's forward-thinking approach sometimes led to the demise of these services, their impact lingers on as a reminder of the innovative spirit that defined the company's journey.
