Remember the good old days of ICQ? The original instant messenger that had us all glued to our computer screens, chatting away with friends in real-time for free. Ah, nostalgia at its finest! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the glory days of ICQ:
– ICQ, short for “I Seek You,” was launched in 1996 by Mirabilis, based in Israel.
– It was one of the first instant messengers to offer real-time communication on the internet.
– At its peak, ICQ boasted over 100 million active users, spreading like wildfire through word of mouth.
– In 2010, ICQ was acquired by Russia’s Mail.Ru and later re-launched as ICQ New in 2020.
– Sadly, the iconic messaging app will cease operations on June 26th, leaving many users feeling nostalgic.
– While there has been no official explanation for the shutdown, hints from ICQ on X suggest a possible comeback in the future.
One unique aspect of ICQ was its sequential account numbers that each user was assigned. Do you still remember yours? It’s amazing how those 7-digit numbers have stayed with us over the years.
As we bid farewell to an era with ICQ shutting down, let’s cherish the memories and look forward to what the future holds in terms of communication technology. Who knows, maybe we’ll see a new and improved version of ICQ making a comeback soon! Stay tuned for updates as we navigate through this transition together.
