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Android Things

Operating system for Internet of Things

Android Bot avatar creator

Browser extension to link multimedia on websites

Ticket payment system for transports

Parcel delivery service

Chrome extension to save on data charges

Encrypted Search Mode

Virtual reality education app

Mobile app development software

App to track satellite images

Collaborative knowledge base

Phone directory search service

Instant messaging app

App for sharing local stories

Social networking and microblogging tool

Web application for Google Chrome browser

Productivity

No Market Need

2010 - 2022

Google Chromecast Audio

Audio streaming adapter

Hands-free smart camera

Print from any device to any printer over the web

Project collaboration platform for developers

Search engine for open-source code

Virtual Reality headset

Location-based social networking software

Broadband Internet with TV-channels package

Website to forecast flu outbreaks

Data visualising tools on maps

Browser extension for creating apps offline

Wearable computing device

Image-recognition tool

Database to collect and store health data

Live streaming video tutorial platform

Applicant Tracking System for SME

Google's largest smart speaker

Email service from Google

Feature to locate individuals on Google Maps

Virtual-world plug-in for websites

Mapping platform using geographic data

Crowdsourced Q&A platform

Software & Hardware

Multiple Reasons

2008 - 2015

Google Nearby Notifications

Local recommendation service

Series of electronic device

Application for note-taking

No-code website builder

Audio streaming service

Electricity usage tracker

RSS/Atom feed aggregator

Platform to discover new activities within your network

Suggestion generator based on customisable inputs

Astronomical augmented reality app

Forum platform for specific topics

Social Media

Bad Market Fit

2016 - 2017

Google Spotlight Stories

Film-making division within Google

Augmented Reality computing platform

Tour guide app to plan trips

Program to sell and buy TV ads

Marketing

Bad Business Model

2007 - 2012

Google Video Marketplace

Marketplace to buy and rent videos

Unified workspace and collaboration platform

Customisable home page for browsers

Finnish microblogging social network

Open collaborative platform for user-generated articles

Deliver internet through balloons

Software & Hardware

Bad Business Model

2014 - 2021

Material Theme Editor

User Interface design tool

Instant messaging service for personal-site owners

Location tracker for user activities

Location-based social app in India

Home security alarm system

Donation app for non-profit organisations worldwide

First social media service

Location-tagged photo-sharing platform

Chrome extension to inspect and alert security bridges

Photo management and editing software

Photo editing software

Real-time transit information

App for loyalty cards

Microsoft Office compatible productivity suite

Social app for events

Music streaming and recommendation service

Email service for iOS and Mac

Adobe Flash SWF to HTML5 Converter

Virtual reality painting application

Storytelling web-tool

Travel technology for trip information

Web-based translation editor

Information visualization software for statistics

Google's emergency location app

Browser-based word processor

App for gaming content

TV interface for Youtube

Entertainment

Multiple Reasons

2010 - 2019

Youtube Video Annotations

Feature to annonate videos

Productivity

Poor Product

2008 - 2019

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