### Panels App Set to Close on December 31, Refunds Being Processed
YouTuber Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, introduced the Panels app last year as a wallpaper application for iPhone users. Nevertheless, the app encountered immediate backlash due to its $50/year pricing and quality concerns, leading to a challenging debut. Recently, Brownlee announced that the app will be discontinued as it failed to align with his vision.
#### Next Steps for Users
As per the Panels website, here are some important points related to the closure:
– **Closure Date**: Panels will halt operations on December 31, 2025.
– **Wallpaper Retention**: Users may retain any wallpapers they have downloaded or purchased forever.
– **Open Source Availability**: Users are invited to develop their own wallpaper applications utilizing the open-source code made available by Panels.
– **User Data Removal**: All user information will be irrevocably deleted following the shutdown.
#### Refund Process
Regarding refunds, the following information has been provided:
– Once the app is taken down from the app stores, all active subscriptions will be automatically terminated.
– After the shutdown on December 31, 2025, the team will start proactively processing refunds for all active subscriptions, enabling users to continue accessing and downloading wallpapers until the closure date without any required actions on their end.
– A method for requesting a refund earlier is also accessible on the Panels website.
#### Community Response
The premature termination of the Panels app has ignited conversations among users and followers. Many are intrigued by the factors contributing to the app’s swift exit and what this signifies for Brownlee’s future endeavors.
For additional information, users can check the official [Panels website](https://panels.art/) and view MKBHD’s [announcement video](https://youtu.be/ICuEkKYAVk0?si=s8h3BAcA63d5LIrZ).
What do you think about the Panels app closing down so quickly? Share your opinions in the comments.
