Gmail, Google’s email service, marked its 20th anniversary on April 1, 2024. Initially launched on April Fool’s Day, many users initially thought it was a prank by Google’s co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. However, Gmail’s introduction of a massive 1 gigabyte storage capacity, far surpassing its competitors, along with its advanced search capabilities, quickly distinguished it in the market. Today, Gmail stands as the world’s leading email service, boasting millions of users worldwide.
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, commemorated Gmail’s milestone in a social media post, expressing relief that it wasn’t a prank after all. Additionally, Google India joined the celebration with a video emphasizing a common user error: forgetting to attach files, humorously presented as a “beautiful attachment” in a birthday message to Gmail.
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Gmail has undergone significant evolution
Over the years, Gmail has undergone significant evolution, with Google continuously introducing new features. Most recently, they unveiled an “AI-powered Help Me Write” option to aid users in composing emails.
With a staggering 1.8 billion active users globally, Gmail remains unrivaled as the world’s most popular email service. This extensive user base translates to approximately 27% of all email traffic, with 75% of users accessing their accounts via mobile devices, emphasizing its role as a platform for convenient, on-the-go communication. Notably, Gmail holds a dominant position in the US market, commanding nearly 76% market share.
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