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Google somewhat diligent new services because they believe the industry creates tremendous opportunities digital to improve people's lives. However, when there is a service that is considered unproductive, Google did not hesitate to close it.

Until September 2011, Google has closed 30 services which are not productive. Google says, the closure of a service is a difficult choice because it would harm its users. However, Google should focus on the services that are used by more users.

In early July 2012, Google closes 5 service again. The following five services that will be closed, as quoted from the official Google blog:

1. Google Mini

Released in 2005, exclusively for company search service was stopped on July 31, 2012. However, its function remains embedded in the product, Google Search Appliance, Google Site Search, and Google Commerce Search.

2. Google Talk Chatback

Google Talk Chatback widget allows a site to embed the Google Talk so the site looks more interactive. Google considers these services are outdated, and recommends its users to switch to Meebo, an instant messaging company with products that was acquired by Google last June.

3. Google Video

This video service will be redirected to YouTube. Google gives time until August 20, 2012 to users of Google Video to move video content to YouTube, delete, or download it.

4. iGoogle

Released in 2005, is a user's iGoogle page can be dikostumisasi with a wide array of widgets and RSS subscriptions from your favorite website or blog. This service will be retired on November 1, 2013. Users have time 4 months to export their data.

5. Symbian Search App

Special services for Nokia smartphone Symbian will be terminated. Google recommends users of this service in order to use the Google search engine in their browser.