In the latest Google Shopping app update, XDA has discovered a string of code that points to the Android app preparing to ‘sunset’ or shut down for good. Version 59 now has a built-in Googley graphic that says ‘Something went wrong’, and directs the user to continue by navigating to Shopping on the web. The string names use the word ‘sunset’. For those unfamiliar with Google’s process, they go through once a year and send products and services off into the sunset during spring cleaning so that they can re-focus on what’s important to them. Many times, this means that your favorite Google things may meet their end. When it comes to sunsetting, nothing is safe, because the company has a forward-thinking mentality that doesn’t favor even the most popular creations – just their concept or idea. Google isn’t afraid of tearing something apart if they think it can be done better.
