ICQ is shutting down after 27 years

ICQ is shutting down after 27 years After 27 years of operation, ICQ, one of the earliest and enduring online platforms, is finally bidding farewell. The once-prevalent instant messaging service made the announcement on its website last Friday, declaring its imminent closure next month. “ICQ will cease operations from June 26,” states a notice on ICQ.com. “You can connect with friends via VK Messenger, and communicate with colleagues on VK WorkSpace.” In 2001, AOL revealed that ICQ had amassed a user base exceeding 100 million. However, the subsequent rise of social media applications such as Facebook on mobile devices significantly

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