Google may shut down its Allo messaging app 'soon'

The'classic' version of Hangouts might not be the only Google chat service on the chopping block. A source talking to 9to5Google claims the company will shut down Allo "soon." While the apparent insider didn't explicitly say why it would switch off the messaging service, it's most likely due to both shifting priorities at the company and a general lack of interest. Virtually the "entire" Allo team has reportedly moved on to Android Messages, and division lead Anit Fulay jumped ship for Facebook in January. There hasn't been much work on Allo since the company said it was "pausing" development earlier in 2018.