Google url shortener news

Here are some recent news articles about Google URL shortener:

Google URL Shortener to Shut Down

• "Google is shutting down its URL shortener service" (The Verge, August 2019)
• "Google's URL shortener is going away, but you can still use goo.gl" (CNET, August 2019)

Google announced in August 2019 that it would be shutting down its URL shortener service, goo.gl, on April 13, 2020. The service was launched in 2009 and was used to shorten long URLs to make them easier to share.

Alternative URL Shorteners

• "The best URL shorteners to replace Google's goo.gl" (TechRadar, August 2019)
• "10 Best URL Shorteners to Replace Google's goo.gl" (MakeUseOf, August 2019)

As Google's URL shortener is shutting down, users are looking for alternative services to shorten their URLs. Some popular alternatives include Bitly, TinyURL, and Rebrandly.

Security Concerns

• "Google's URL shortener had a major security flaw, and it's still a problem" (The Verge, July 2019)
• "Google's URL shortener had a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to steal sensitive data" (CNET, July 2019)

In July 2019, it was reported that Google's URL shortener had a security flaw that could have allowed hackers to steal sensitive data. The flaw was fixed, but it highlights the importance of security in URL shortening services.

Other News

• "Google's URL shortener is getting a new look" (The Next Web, June 2019)
• "Google's URL shortener now supports custom domains" (TechCrunch, May 2019)

In the months leading up to its shutdown, Google's URL shortener received some updates, including a new look and support for custom domains.