GOOGLE is killing off another popular feature, forcing TV fans to look for an alternative option.
Starting this month, users will no longer be able to purchase TV episodes and seasons through Google TV.
Anyone who wants to continue purchasing programs can do so on YouTube, depending on country availability.
The company formally announced the change in a blog post on Monday, noting that the change “will be implemented throughout the next few weeks.”
Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom as users won’t lose access to their favorite content.
The change only affects your ability to purchase or rent new programs.
Google says users can keep the shows they purchased and continue renting and purchasing movies through the app.
The change affects Google TV devices, Android TV devices, and the Google TV mobile app for Android and iOS.
All TV shows purchased on YouTube will only be accessible through the YouTube app or on YouTube.
The tech giant has earned a bitter reputation for killing popular products.
The losses are so extensive that an online list emerged, aptly titled “Google Graveyard.”
The company recently announced that links produced through its now-defunct link shortening service will stop working in 2025.
It’s just the latest in a series of inconveniences after Google shut down goo.gl in 2019, leaving web developers scrambling.
The company has previously encouraged users to transition to Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL), but this service also has been discontinued.
Before that, Google One VPN came to a grim end when it was discontinued last month.
The virtual private network provided users with an extra layer of security by encrypting their internet traffic.
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In its absence, the company recommends using the alternative VPN of Google Fi Wireless phone plans.
Google Pixel 8 and newer devices also come equipped with a built-in VPN.
The tech giant is also discontinuing support for the Personal Safety app on older Android phones.
The app shares information with your emergency contacts, detects car accidents, and even films your surroundings when you’re in a crisis.
Code strings in the Personal Security app show that it will only support devices running Android 12 or later.
However, the change only affects older third-party phones – Pixel users will not be affected.
The Google Cemetery – highlights
Google has gained a reputation for “killing
Google One VPN – the virtual private network service encrypted users’ data and network activity and allowed them to mask their IP address. (2020-2024)
Google Podcasts – The podcast hosting platform also doubled as an Android podcast listening app. (2018-2024)
Google Stadia- The cloud gaming service allowed users to stream games via web browsers, TV, mobile apps and Chromecast. (2019-2023)
YouTube Originals – the Google-owned company ended the program, which produced original content including scripted series, educational videos and more. (2016-2022)
Google Hangouts – the cross-platform instant messaging service posed a challenge to Microsoft’s Skype. (2013-2022)
YouTube Go the app aimed to make YouTube more accessible on mobile devices in emerging markets, with features like downloading videos over Wi-Fi for later viewing. (2017-2022)
Google Duo- the video calling app allowed users to call anyone in their contact list. (2016-2022)
Cameos on Google – the tool allowed public figures to record video responses to the most common questions asked about them, which would be displayed in Google Search results. (2018-2022)
Backup and Sync – the desktop software tool for Windows and macOS allowed users to sync files from Google Drive to their local machines. (2017-2021)
Google My Maps – The Android app allowed users to create custom maps for personal use or sharing on their mobile devices. (2014-2021)
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