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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Time of India
Millions of Americans use these 2 apps, now they are closing forever, and you might get a payout
If you've ever saved an article to or coded on these 2 apps, you'll be interested in this news. The two apps, which were once staples for readers and developers, will be shut down permanently in July. However, there is one positive aspect for many users as well. Which apps will shut down? Pocket and Glitch, two popular apps used by millions of Americans, will be permanently shut down on July 8. If you are a subscriber, you may be due a refund automatically, reported The Sun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo When subscription sales also ceased in late May, Pocket was taken down from app stores. However, Pocket Premium members might be eligible for reimbursements for the unused portion of their subscriptions, as per a report by The US Sun. Am I getting a refund automatically? The read-it-later app subscription costs $4.99 a month or $44.99 (£32.99) annually. Therefore, you should anticipate receiving a portion of your money back on the card you used to make the purchase if you paid for an annual membership that will not be fulfilled. Live Events The app's owner, Mozilla , stated that refunds for yearly subscribers will be issued after July 8. You just need to wait for the money to arrive. ALSO READ: Trump underwater in every key swing state, and now he's slipping in Texas too Refunds will be given to those who paid $96 (£70) for an annual subscription to Glitch Pro and still have time remaining. What happens to my saved data? Before all the data is permanently erased, users have until the end of the year to download their projects. Notably, users will have until October 8th to download their saved data before all Pocket data is permanently erased, even though the app will be shutting down the following week. Web developers are the target audience for the Glitch app, which is also giving its users refunds, as per a report by The Sun. FAQs When will Pocket and Glitch officially shut down? Both applications will be closed on July 8. Following that, users have a limited amount of time to save their data before it is permanently deleted. How do I receive my refund? You do not have to do anything. Refunds for unused subscription time will be automatically issued to the card you used after July 8.
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Phone app loved by 30 MILLION users shutting down in weeks as hit download disappears from stores and refunds promised
A POPULAR phone app with more than 30 million users is shutting down forever in weeks. The app was used "billions" of times, but will go offline for good in early July. 5 Pocket is closing down forever in a matter of weeks Credit: Mozilla / Pocket Pocket is a beloved app that let users save content to read later. It's currently owned by Mozilla, which is the tech giant behind the Firefox web browser (a rival to Microsoft Edge, Apple's Safari, and Google Chrome). Mozilla says it wants to focus on Firefox instead, and has decided to shut down Pocket permanently as a result. "We've made the difficult decision to shut down Pocket on July 8, 2025," the Pocket team said in a statement. Read more on iPhone "Thank you for being part of our journey over the years. "We're proud of the impact Pocket has had for our users and communities." Pocket first launched back in mid-2007 as a browser extension for Mozilla Firefox. It was originally called Read It Later, and quickly grew to have millions of users. Most read in Tech The service rebranded to Pocket in 2012, and its app ended up being used by tens of millions of people around the world. In early 2017, Pocket revealed that it had been acquired by Mozilla. iPhone 16e review – I've secretly tested Apple's cheapest mobile and I love the new button but that's not the best bit Then just a few weeks ago, Mozilla confirmed that Pocket would shut down in July – with user data and accounts due for deletion in October. "As users' everyday needs evolve alongside the web itself, it's imperative we focus our efforts on Firefox," Mozilla said. "And building new solutions that give you real choice, control, and peace of mind online. "With that in mind, we've made the difficult decision to phase out two products. 5 The Mozilla-owned app will close down so the tech giant can focus on its Firefox web browser Credit: Mozilla / Pocket "Pocket, our read-it-later and content discovery app, and Fakespot, our browser extension that analyses the authenticity of online product reviews." SHUT DOWN EXPLAINED The app itself (and browser extensions) will shut down totally on July 8, 2025. Your data will be retained until October 8 – so that gives you a chance to export your "saves". But after that date, all of the data will vanish completely. 5 Pocket is closing down on all devices – with user data due to be deleted too Credit: Mozilla / Pocket That includes your account, which will be automatically deleted on October 8. Some Pocket users will also be owed refunds. This is the case if you have a Pocket Premium account that you've paid for on an annual basis. So the refund will be based on the time that was left on your subscription after the shut down (July 8). Pocket refunds – how it works Here's the official guidance from Pocket... For monthly subscribers: We will begin disabling automatic renewal of monthly subscriptions immediately. You can continue to enjoy the benefits of Pocket Premium until the end of the monthly subscription period. You will not be charged again, so no refund will be necessary. No action is required from you. For annual subscribers: On July 8, 2025, Annual subscriptions will be cancelled and Annual users will receive a prorated refund automatically to the original payment method. No action is needed from you. Picture Credit: Pocket 5 Your Pocket app on the iPhone will soon break – but you'll still need to delete it yourself Credit: Apple You should get this back automatically to the payment method that you originally used to pay for Pocket Premium. The Pocket app has already vanished from But it can be reinstalled if you already had it but deleted it, right up until October 8, 2025. If you've stilled got the app, you'll need to 5 You'll have a few more weeks to download your data before your account vanishes forever Credit: Mozilla / Pocket
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Hans India
Mozilla to Retire Pocket App in July, Shifting Focus to Smarter Firefox Features
Mozilla has confirmed that it is shutting down Pocket, its once-popular read-it-later service, as part of a broader strategy to reshape the Firefox browsing experience. Starting July 8, users will no longer be able to save new content to Pocket, and the app will enter an export-only mode. All user data — including saved articles, notes, and highlights — must be exported by October 8. The decision to discontinue Pocket comes as Mozilla reassesses how users interact with online content. In a blog post, the company said, 'Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people use the web has evolved, so we're channelling our resources into projects that better match their browsing habits and online needs.' Until July 8, Pocket apps and browser extensions will continue to operate normally. After that, the service will allow only data exports. Mozilla has also announced it will cancel all active Pocket Premium subscriptions, with refunds issued to annual subscribers once the shutdown begins. Additionally, developers using the Pocket API should be aware that it will go offline on October 8. The end of Pocket marks a noticeable shift in Mozilla's direction. Instead of standalone content-saving tools, the company now aims to build a more integrated and intelligent browsing experience within Firefox. These efforts include smarter New Tab pages, better-organized bookmarks, and enhancements to email newsletters and curated content. Among the upcoming features are Tab Groups — a new way for users to organise their browsing experience. 'Tab Groups add a layer of colour-coded organisation to your browser, making it easier to keep related tabs together,' Mozilla explained. 'You can create groups for topics, projects or recurring tasks — like the news sites you read daily, ideas for a new woodworking hobby or research for an upcoming trip to Thailand.' In addition to sunsetting Pocket, Mozilla is also closing down Fakespot — a browser extension designed to detect fake reviews on e-commerce platforms. While the tool gained some traction, the company admitted, 'While the idea resonated, it didn't fit a model we could sustain.' Mozilla says these changes are part of a bigger push to modernise Firefox and personalise how users navigate the web. 'This shift allows us to shape the next era of the internet — with tools like vertical tabs, smart search and more AI-powered features on the way,' the company stated. 'We'll continue to build a browser that works harder for you, more personal, more powerful and still proudly independent.' As Pocket fans prepare to say goodbye, Mozilla is betting on a future where the browser itself becomes the central hub for discovery, organisation, and smart online interaction.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Mozilla shuts down Pocket, compulsive read-it-later hoarders will be hit hard
Mozilla has announced it will be shutting down Pocket, the popular read-it-later app. Acquired in 2017, the service will be phased out starting July 8, at which point users will no longer be able to save new content, and Pocket will switch to export-only mode. Users will have until October 8 to export their saved articles, favourites, highlights, notes, and an official blog post, Mozilla stated, 'Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people use the web has evolved, so we're channeling our resources into projects that better match their browsing habits and online needs.'Until the cut-off date in July, Pocket apps and browser extensions will remain fully functional. After that, users can only export their data. Mozilla also confirmed that Pocket Premium subscriptions — both monthly and annual — will be cancelled automatically. Annual subscribers will receive refunds after the shutdown begins. The Pocket API will be taken offline on October 8, meaning developers relying on it will also need to migrate their services or data before then. Mozilla says it's shuttering Pocket because 'the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved.' This move marks a significant strategic shift for the company, which is now placing greater emphasis on integrating content discovery features directly within its Firefox we move on to what's next for Mozilla, it also confirmed it will be closing down Fakespot, a browser extension that helped users detect fake reviews on shopping sites. The company noted, 'While the idea resonated, it didn't fit a model we could sustain.'These include improvements to the New Tab page — which highlights frequently and recently visited sites, as well as bookmarks — along with enhanced email newsletters and other curated web experiences. The company explains, "Tab Groups add a layer of colour-coded organisation to your browser, making it easier to keep related tabs together. You can create groups for topics, projects or recurring tasks — like the news sites you read daily, ideas for a new woodworking hobby or research for an upcoming trip to Thailand."Mozilla insists that these changes are part of a broader vision to build a smarter, more personalised browser. 'This shift allows us to shape the next era of the internet — with tools like vertical tabs, smart search and more AI-powered features on the way,' the company said. 'We'll continue to build a browser that works harder for you, more personal, more powerful and still proudly independent.'
Engadget
22-05-2025
- Engadget
Mozilla is shutting down its read-it-later app Pocket
Pocket, Mozilla's service for saving articles to read later, is shutting down on July 8, 2025. Mozilla says it's phasing out Pocket and Fakespot, its browser extension for vetting product reviews, in an attempt "to be intentional about where we invest our time and resources" as the company continues to support Firefox. Starting today, May 22, Pocket is no longer available to download and you can't sign up for a Pocket Premium subscription. Mozilla says existing annual and monthly subscriptions will be cancelled automatically, and annual subscribers will be fully refunded on July 8. You'll have until October 8 to export your Pocket data before Mozilla deletes it, and the Pocket API, which lets apps and devices access the articles you've saved, will be shut down on the same day. The Fakespot website, browser extension and apps will no longer be available starting on July 1, 2025 and you'll lose access to Review Checker in Firefox (a Fakespot-powered feature) even earlier on June 10. Mozilla acquired Fakespot in 2023 "to help people navigate unreliable product reviews using AI and privacy-first tech," but the company says that "while the idea resonated, it didn't fit a model we could sustain." Pocket lived an even longer life at Mozilla as one of the last OG read-it-later apps. Mozilla acquired the service in 2017, but Pocket existed for a decade before that, first launching in 2007 as a browser extension called Read It Later before it was renamed to Pocket in 2012. Like Instapaper, Pocket promised to take an article URL and convert the page into a highly-readable, ad-free document that you could access while you were away from your browser. Some modern browsers have built-in "Reader" modes that can do the same thing on-demand, but Pocket made it possible to archive it all for later, even if the page was taken down. With Pocket out of the picture, the best alternatives are Instapaper, which got a new lease on life when it bought itself from Pinterest in 2018 and Readwise Reader, which combines read-it-later features and the ability to review eBook highlights in the same app. For more instructions on how to rescue your Pocket data before its deleted, Mozilla has an online guide.
