ICQ Messenger Shutting Down After Nearly 3 Decades of Service

After almost 28 years of pioneering instant messaging services, ICQ is finally shutting down. The iconic messenger, known for its unique numbering system and memorable "Uh oh!" alert sound, will cease operations on June 26th, as announced by its current parent company, Russian tech giant VK. ICQ was one of the earliest real-time chat platforms, predating giants like WhatsApp and Telegram, and paved the way for modern messaging apps. Launched in 1996 by Israeli company Mirabilis, ICQ was later acquired by AOL in 1998 and grew to over 100 million registered users at its peak. VK, formerly known as Mail.ru, took over ICQ in 2010 and has now decided to discontinue the service, urging users to switch to its other chat solutions. Don't miss this nostalgic farewell to a messaging pioneer that shaped the way we communicate online. Relive the memories and revisit the iconic features that made ICQ a cultural phenomenon. Like, share, and subscribe for more tech news and updates on the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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