Elon Musk has announced that he is working towards another project Xmail. The new email platform is already being compared to Googles Gmail. People are already sharing thoughts on whether they would like to make the switch to a new email or not. False rumors started circulating regarding Gmail shutting down. The launch date has not yet been released by Musk. Xmail will be integrated into the X app. This is one step closer to Musks goal of turning the app into an everything app. Its possible that XMail is being developed at xAI, an artificial intelligence-focused company that Musk founded a year ago.Annoucement of Xmail:Its coming— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 23, 2024Analyse by social media strategist Demand Sage revealed that as of 2024, Gmail has over 1.8 billion active users worldwide, becoming the most popular email service in the world.Social media strategist Rhea Freeman responded to the story by saying that Xs version of Gmail might happen and that itll be interesting to see the uptake if it does.Elon has made huge changes to Twitter and doesnt seem to have public opinion on side, so whether people will trust X with their email management will be something to watch, Freeman shared with MailOnline.Gmail shutting downConcerns among internet users were raised by a widely shared post on X that said Gmail would be discontinued. Google is sunsetting Gmail was the subject line of an email screenshot that was posted in the post, and it quickly went viral online.The message stated After years of connecting millions worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering countless connections, the journey of Gmail is coming to a close. As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking the end of its service.It misinformed claiming This means that as of this date, Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails. The decision to sunset Gmail has been made with careful consideration of the evolving digital landscape and our commitment to providing high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users.Google clears false rumors Over 4 million people viewed the screenshot after the tweet provoked a contentious discussion among Gmail users.Conversely, Google declared on X this past Friday that Gmail is here to stay and will not be disappearing. Google recently updated the basic HTML Gmail design to a new, more vibrant one. The date of this update was January 2024.
