While Google’s attempt to bring news content browsing and reading to Web and mobile devices through also is ending, Eustace says the “experiment has fueled a new approach to faster, richer content display on the web. This approach will live on in our other display and delivery tools.”

Also getting nixed: Google Maps API for Flash and Google Web Security, although Google will continue to support current customers. Image Labeler, Notebook, Sidewiki and Subscribed Links are also on the list.

As part of the company’s efforts to streamline its product portfolio and focus its development efforts, Google also recently announced its plans to shut down and the social applications developed by , a company it acquired a year ago for $182 million.