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Arabian Post
17-06-2025
- Arabian Post
Mozilla Phases Out Pocket, Newsletter Reborn as Ten Tabs
Mozilla will discontinue Pocket, its bookmarking and content-discovery service, on 8 July 2025, shifting focus to augmented Firefox browser experiences. Users can continue to access and export saved articles until 8 October 2025, after which all Pocket data will be permanently removed. Premium and annual plan subscribers will be automatically refunded or receive prorated credits as of the shutdown date. Pocket began in 2007 as Read It Later, gained popularity for offline article archiving, and was acquired by Mozilla in February 2017. It was later integrated into Firefox and expanded globally with editorial curation and smart recommendations. Mozilla justifies the shutdown by citing evolving user behaviour and its strategic intent to refocus resources on Firefox innovations—vertical tabs, smart search, enhanced bookmarks and AI-driven features. Pocket's legacy will continue to inform its New Tab content discovery, blending algorithmic and editorial approaches. ADVERTISEMENT Pocket's mobile and browser extension versions have been withdrawn from app stores since 22 May 2025. Nevertheless, previously installed versions will remain operational until the export deadline in October. Alongside Pocket, Mozilla is phasing out Fakespot—a browser-integrated AI tool for spotting fake online reviews—by 1 July 2025, with the Firefox Review Checker ending on 10 June 2025. The firm notes that, despite strong user interest, these tools did not align with a scalable model. To maintain editorial curation, the Pocket Hits email newsletter will be rebranded to 'Ten Tabs' in mid-June 2025. This weekday digest aligns with Firefox's content strategy but will cease weekend editions. The user response to Pocket's closure is mixed. Devotees praise its clean interface, offline reading and cross-platform syncing, while critics lament the lack of an open-source or sale alternative. Many are migrating to competitors like Instapaper, and Wallabag. Mozilla's decision has drawn critique: some argue the shutdown reflects a pattern of acquiring then abandoning services, while others believe the organisation's independence demands difficult choices. The move reinforces Mozilla's strategy to strengthen Firefox's browser-first experience, even at the cost of standalone products. Developers reliant on Pocket's API face similar disruption. The API will cease functioning from 8 October 2025, ending third-party syncing and integrations. Mozilla has urged developers to extract their data and migrate services now to avoid service disruptions. Internally, Mozilla emphasises that the transition supports its financial and technical sustainability. Freed resources will fuel AI-enhanced browser features and further enrich Firefox's independent ecosystem. Users keen to preserve their Pocket content have until 8 October 2025 to export articles, notes and highlights. Meanwhile, those subscribed to Pocket Hits need only continue their subscriptions to automatically receive Ten Tabs under its new name.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mozilla to shutter read-later app Pocket from July 8
Mozilla is shutting down its read-later app , Pocket , on July 8, in a significant setback for users who rely on it to save articles, highlights, notes, and archives. After July 8, users won't be able to save new content, and the app will switch to an export-only mode until October 8. 'Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people use the web has evolved, so we're channeling our resources into projects that better match their browsing habits and online needs," Mozilla said in an official blog post. The Pocket app and its browser extensions will be operational till July. Pocket premium subscriptions, both annual and monthly, will be cancelled automatically. Those with annual subscriptions will start getting refunds after the July cut-off date. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangladesh: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (View Current Prices) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo In an email to users, Pocket mentioned that its newsletter Pocket Hits will continue under a new name, with content curated by its editorial team, from June 17. "We're proud of what Pocket has made possible over the years — helping millions save and enjoy web's best content," it said to users in a farewell message. Live Events Pocket was launched in 2007, and originally named Read It Later. The application gained popularity as people used it to keep track of the articles, recipes, videos, and more that they planned to revisit. Mozilla added Pocket to Firefox as its default read-later app and acquired it in 2017. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Mozilla also confirmed it will be closing down Fakespot , a browser extension that helped users detect fake reviews on shopping sites.
