But before all of that, let's check out some defunct instant messaging apps that became the blueprint to some popular chat apps we use today and unfortunately didn't make it today. Pager, the service was launched in March 1998 and was one of the most popular messaging apps in the Philippines in the 2000s with interest-specific chatrooms, IMVironments, video and voice chats, and file sharing as some of its top features. Read more in our articles including "Chat Apps We Never Got to Use" and "BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900, 9930 announced!".
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Jun 11, 2026But before all of that, let's check out some defunct instant messaging apps that became the blueprint to some popular chat apps we use today and unfortunately didn't make it today. Pager, the service was launched in March 1998 and was one of the most popular messaging apps in the Philippines in the 2000s with interest-specific chatrooms, IMVironments, video and voice chats, and file sharing as some of its top features.
Our coverage of old chat apps includes: "Chat Apps We Never Got to Use"; "BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900, 9930 announced!"; "Zoom launches ZoomMate AI Teammate". Each article provides unique insights and information.
Our article "Chat Apps We Never Got to Use" published on April 30, 2020 covers the latest information about old chat apps. Check it out for the most current details.