Xmail is poised to enter the competitive email service market, potentially challenging Gmail’s dominance. Elon Musk, CEO of the microblogging site Twitter, has announced plans to launch Xmail, which is expected to rival Google’s Gmail. While Musk’s statement has sparked speculation about the future of Gmail, Google has clarified that there are no plans to discontinue the Gmail service.
Xmail is described as an email service integrated with the X app, although an official launch date has not been announced.
Although Elon Musk’s assertion indicates his intention to provide users with an alternative to Gmail, launching a new email service will undoubtedly present challenges. Gmail currently boasts over 1.8 billion users as of 2024, highlighting the formidable competition Musk’s Xmail will face.
Rumors circulated suggesting Gmail’s closure on August 1, 2024, leading to speculation about potential disruptions in email services. However, Google has firmly refuted such claims, emphasizing instead changes to Gmail’s interface.
