Apple to kill 'Texture' Windows app

IANS  |  San Francisco 

The Windows "Texture" application -- a digital magazine service -- that purchased in March, in an attempt to get in on an uncluttered media provider niche, is being killed by the maker.

"'Texture' is an all-access pass to the world's best magazines. To keep things working smoothly, older versions of the app sometimes need to be retired. After June 30, 2018, the 'Texture' Windows app will no longer be available," the company posted on its website.

The digital magazines's Android, Fire, and apps will continue to be supported.

"Your subscription will continue to be available on compatible phones or tablets running or and on Fire HD tablets along with ongoing access to all the magazines you have selected as your favourites," the company added.

Users were informed of the discontinuation this week through emails and a note inside the app, according to The Verge.

"Texture" is not available on the web, so subscribers on Windows OS will have to pick up another device running either or platforms to continue using the services.

The maker acquired "Texture", also known as the "of magazines", for an undisclosed amount.

The digital magazine subscription service lets readers access over 200 magazines for a monthly fee.

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First Published: Sat, May 05 2018. 12:10 IST