Another one bites the dust: Google axes its Pinterest-like app،
Google has a way of deleting and renaming its services. Following news of the impending shutdown of the standalone Google Pay app in the US this summer, the tech giant's latest attempt at a social media app is now saying goodbye.
Google has announcement that it is shutting down its Pinterest-like app, Keen (as reported by 9to5Google). On March 24, the Keen website and app will no longer be accessible. If you are a user, get ready because all your Keens will be erased, along with all your messages, uploads, likes, follows and comments.
For existing Keen users, Google sent emails advising them to export their data and download it as a ZIP file. If you are a Keen user and want to back up your data, here are the steps to follow:
- Go to staykeen.com/download
- Select Keens to download
- Select “Next” to preview the files to download
- Select “Download Data”
Keen gained popularity in 2020 as one of Google's several experimental companies, supported by the company's innovation lab known as Area 120. Through its website StayKeen.com or its dedicated application, the platform leveraged machine learning to provide users with recommendations and search results. adapted to their Keens. These Keens are virtual idea boards where users can gather links, images, videos, and notes around a specific theme.
In addition to its core applications such as Gmail, Workspace suite, and Maps, Google is investing considerable effort and resources in exploring new ideas for services that could become standalone businesses. However, as with any experience, the outcome is not always positive.
Lately, it seems that Google's main focus is on advancing its AI innovations. The tech giant recently unveiled its latest creation, Gemini, along with a dedicated Gemini app for Android.
