What it did: Google Buzz was a social networking, microblogging and messaging tool that was integrated with Gmail, initially (to much chagrin) as an opt-out service. Before being acquired by Google in 2010, Picnik was the default photo editor in Flickr. The functionality was merged with Google Trends. What happened: Discontinued since September 27, 2012. What it did: Similar to Google Trends, Insights for Search provided insight into popular search terms. What happened: Content was not accessible after October 1, 2012. What it did: Google’s attempt at a Wikipedia competitor, Knol enabled subject experts and other users to write authoritative articles related to various topics. What happened: Development ceased Jaccessible until Janudata available for download until January 1, 2013. What it did: Allows users to store, manage and share all their health and wellness information in one central place. What happened: Replaced by Google Hangouts on May 15, 2013. What it did: Desktop instant messaging service that provided text and voice communication. What happened: Citing “erosion of the need for the site,” Google will retire iGoogle on November 1, 2013. What it did: A customizable homepage containing web feeds and Google Gadgets, launched in May 2005. What happened: Google stripped Reader of its social properties in October 2011, then finally axed the product. What it did: An once-robust RSS reader with a small (in Google’s eyes) but very loyal fanbase. List of Google Products Retired and Discontinued Since 2006 Google Reader
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