Google Play Newsstand, an application that enables users to browse and read digital publications, will cease operations on May 2023. This decision was made in an effort to streamline Google’s news offerings and focus on providing a comprehensive and tailored news experience across its other platforms..
Launched in 2013, Google Play Newsstand offered a convenient way to access a wide array of news sources, including newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Users could customize their reading experience by selecting their preferred publications and organizing them into personalized feeds..
Over the years, the news media landscape has evolved, and readers have increasingly turned to online and mobile platforms for their news consumption. Google Play Newsstand, once a prominent player in this space, has seen a decline in usage as users have gravitated towards alternative news apps and services..
In a statement, Google announced that the decision to discontinue Play Newsstand was made .
