Elon Musk confirms Xmail is coming amid rumours of Gmail shutting down take over the internet.
Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has confirmed the imminent launch of Xmail, sparking speculation about its potential to rival Google’s Gmail service. Musk’s announcement came swiftly after rumors of Gmail’s impending shutdown spread like wildfire on the internet.
The tech community erupted with anticipation as concerns mounted over the fate of Gmail, fueled by a viral post on X that purported to announce the shutdown of Google’s email service. The post, accompanied by a screenshot of an alleged email from Google titled ‘Google is sunsetting Gmail,’ triggered widespread panic and speculation about the future of Gmail.
Google swiftly addressed the speculations, taking to the X platform to reassure users that Gmail is not facing extinction and is “here to stay.” The company clarified the recent modifications to Gmail’s default view, transitioning from ‘basic HTML’ to a more vibrant interface in January 2024.
