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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Millions of Google users told major app is shutting down for good as September deadline for ‘permanent closure' revealed
Customers have a few short months to prepare for the change GOOG-BYE Millions of Google users told major app is shutting down for good as September deadline for 'permanent closure' revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GOOGLE users have been notified that a major app will be shutting down for good by September. Google Duo was a video and audio calling app, similar to Apple's FaceTime, Facebook's WhatsApp or Messenger and Microsoft's Skype. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Google Duo will be shutting down by September Credit: Alamy It merged with Meet in 2022 to create one entity for video calls but will soon be removed. While the Google Duo brand officially ended in 2022, some of its features were still used under the 'Legacy calls' section in Google Meet. The app for the latter is now showing a banner that reads, 'Meet calling will replace legacy (Duo) calling in September 2025.' Meet calls offer a superior video call experience compared to legacy Duo calls, with features like live captions, screen sharing, raise your hand, stackable effects, cloud encryption, and more. As part of the transition, some legacy Duo features won't be available in Meet. This includes Family Mode, Moments, and Knock Knock. AMAZON, AMAZ-OFF It comes after news that Amazon is to shut down an app that's been used by millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Over 200 million people use the Amazon Appstore, around 1% of which come via Android gadgets. Google reveals 'Advanced Protection' for VIPs – and you can use it too An Amazon spokesperson told The Sun: "We've decided to discontinue the Amazon Appstore on Android to focus our efforts on the Appstore experience on our own devices, as that's where the overwhelming majority of our customers currently engage with it." Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any important security fixes either. In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. That change kicked in on February 20 this year.
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Millions of Google users told major app is shutting down for good as September deadline for ‘permanent closure' revealed
GOOGLE users have been notified that a major app will be shutting down for good by September. Google Duo was a video and audio calling app, similar to Apple's FaceTime, Facebook's WhatsApp or Messenger and Microsoft's Skype. 1 Google Duo will be shutting down by September Credit: Alamy It merged with Meet in 2022 to create one entity for video calls but will soon be removed. While the Google Duo brand officially ended in 2022, some of its features were still used under the 'Legacy calls' section in Google Meet. The app for the latter is now showing a banner that reads, 'Meet calling will replace legacy (Duo) calling in September 2025.' Meet calls offer a superior video call experience compared to legacy Duo calls, with features like live captions, screen sharing, raise your hand, stackable effects, cloud encryption, and more. read more in tech As part of the transition, some legacy Duo features won't be available in Meet. This includes Family Mode, Moments, and Knock Knock. AMAZON, AMAZ-OFF It comes after news that Amazon is to shut down an app that's been used by millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. Most read in Tech Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Over 200 million people use the Amazon Appstore, around 1% of which come via Android gadgets. Google reveals 'Advanced Protection' for VIPs – and you can use it too An Amazon spokesperson told The Sun: "We've decided to discontinue the Amazon Appstore on Android to focus our efforts on the Appstore experience on our own devices, as that's where the overwhelming majority of our customers currently engage with it." Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. That change kicked in on February 20 this year.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps
You'll want to check your subscriptions right now AMAZON, AMAZ-OFF Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAZON is now weeks away from shutting down an app that's been used by hundreds of millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Amazon Appstore is being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any important security fixes either. In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. That change kicked in on February 20 this year. ALL CHANGE Amazon first revealed the closure earlier this year in a dry statement uploaded to its website. Amazon Prime cancels TEN TV shows this year - including A-list actor's horror drama and beloved cult classic's reboot "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program," Amazon explained. "We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. "However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025." Amazon added: "All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025." 3 The change only affects Android phones – and not Fire TV devices Credit: Google It's worth noting that the Amazon Appstore is only shutting down on Android phones. The Amazon Appstore was never available on iOS for iPhone, so it can't disappear because it was never there. And the Amazon Appstore will still be available on Amazon's own Fire TVs and Fire Tablets. ACTION STATIONS One important step you'll want to take is reviewing your Amazon Appstore subscriptions. HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to Your Account 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . under . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon Make sure to cancel them before the Appstore shuts down on your Android phone. Just go into the Amazon Appstore app, then choose My Apps > Subscriptions and kill off any remaining memberships you have. Amazon Coins are also being sunsetted. These were a special currency used to make purchases on certain apps in the Amazon Appstore. 3 If you've got an Android phone, check your Amazon Appstore subscriptions sooner rather than later Credit: Google You'll need to use any remaining Amazon Coins by August 20, 2025. If you have any left over after that date, they'll be refunded. Amazon hasn't said exactly how long this will take, but promised "additional details" at a later date. You can see your Coins balance by logging into the Amazon Appstore and checking the homepage.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps
AMAZON is now weeks away from shutting down an app that's been used by hundreds of millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. 3 Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any important security fixes either. In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. That change kicked in on February 20 this year. ALL CHANGE Amazon first revealed the closure earlier this year in a dry statement uploaded to its website. Amazon Prime cancels TEN TV shows this year - including A-list actor's horror drama and beloved cult classic's reboot "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program," Amazon explained. "We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. "However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025." Amazon added: "All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025." It's worth noting that the Amazon Appstore is only shutting down on Android phones. The Amazon Appstore was never available on iOS for iPhone, so it can't disappear because it was never there. And the Amazon Appstore will still be available on Amazon's own Fire TVs and Fire Tablets. ACTION STATIONS One important step you'll want to take is reviewing your Amazon Appstore subscriptions. HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to Your Account 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices. 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage. 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon Make sure to cancel them before the Appstore shuts down on your Android phone. Just go into the Amazon Appstore app, then choose My Apps > Subscriptions and kill off any remaining memberships you have. Amazon Coins are also being sunsetted. These were a special currency used to make purchases on certain apps in the Amazon Appstore. You'll need to use any remaining Amazon Coins by August 20, 2025. If you have any left over after that date, they'll be refunded. Amazon hasn't said exactly how long this will take, but promised "additional details" at a later date.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps
AMAZON is now weeks away from shutting down an app that's been used by hundreds of millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. 3 The Amazon Appstore is being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. Read more on Amazon That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. Most read in Tech That change kicked in on February 20 this year. ALL CHANGE Amazon Amazon Prime cancels TEN TV shows this year - including A-list actor's horror drama and beloved cult classic's reboot "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program," Amazon explained. "We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. "However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025." Amazon added: "All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025." 3 The change only affects Android phones – and not Fire TV devices Credit: Google It's worth noting that the Amazon Appstore is only shutting down on Android phones. The Amazon Appstore was never available on iOS for And the Amazon Appstore will still be available on Amazon's own ACTION STATIONS One important step you'll want to take is reviewing your Amazon Appstore subscriptions. HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon Make sure to cancel them before the Appstore shuts down on your Android phone. Just go into the Amazon Appstore app, then choose My Apps > Subscriptions and kill off any remaining memberships you have. Amazon Coins are also being sunsetted. These were a special currency used to make purchases on certain apps in the Amazon Appstore. 3 If you've got an Android phone, check your Amazon Appstore subscriptions sooner rather than later Credit: Google You'll need to use any remaining Amazon Coins by August 20, 2025. If you have any left over after that date, they'll be refunded. Amazon hasn't said exactly how long this will take, but promised "additional details" at a later date. You can see your Coins balance by logging into the Amazon Appstore and checking the homepage.
