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Google dispels false rumours of Gmail shutdown: Here's what it said…

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Livemint · 2y ago

Google dispels false rumours of Gmail shutdown: Here's what it said…

Google has debunked rumours of Gmail's imminent shutdown, clarifying that the popular email service is here to stay. A screenshot circulated online suggesting that Gmail would no longer support sending, receiving, and storing emails after August 1, 2024. However, Google confirmed that this information was false. While Gmail did discontinue its HTML-only version in January 2024, the standard @gmail service remains fully operational. Experts have reassured users that Gmail will continue to be a reliable platform for digital communication.

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Billionaire Elon Musk confirms Xmail is coming soon; Here's what Google said

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 2y ago

Billionaire Elon Musk confirms Xmail is coming soon; Here's what Google said

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has announced the upcoming launch of Xmail, a new email service that aims to challenge the dominance of Google's Gmail. The announcement comes at a time when rumors of Gmail's shutdown had caused speculation and unrest among users. While Google has reassured users that Gmail is here to stay, Musk's announcement has generated significant buzz and interest in an alternative email service. The post on X received over 200,000 views and sparked discussions about switching from Gmail to Xmail.

No, Google is not closing down Gmail — it's a hoax

Techradar

Techradar · 2y ago

No, Google is not closing down Gmail — it's a hoax

Google has reassured users that it is not planning to retire its email service, Gmail, following a hoax message that circulated online. The hoax was started by a former Google employee, Chris Bakke, who pretended to be an executive at Google announcing the shutdown of Gmail. Despite being obviously fake, the message gained traction and caused alarm among users. It is worth noting that a version of Gmail called the "classic" HTML view was recently retired, but this was unrelated to the hoax. The standard view of Gmail has a more modern design and offers additional features for users.

No, Google Isn’t Sunsetting Gmail

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 2y ago

No, Google Isn’t Sunsetting Gmail

A fake screenshot claiming that Google will be shutting down Gmail in August has been circulating on social media. The viral notice states that Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails after August 1, 2024. However, this is completely false. Gmail has confirmed that it is not sunsetting and will continue to provide its services. This incident highlights the ease with which fake claims can go viral on social media platforms like X, particularly after changes that have allowed anyone to purchase verification.

US judge dismisses Republican National Committee's email spam suit against Google

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

US judge dismisses Republican National Committee's email spam suit against Google

In a filing made on Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Calabretta said that while it was a "close case," the political committee had not "sufficiently pled that Google acted in bad faith" in filtering RNC messages into the spam folders of users of its Gmail service.

Gmail at 20! Google April Fool's joke that changed global tech history

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

Gmail at 20! Google April Fool's joke that changed global tech history

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin launched Gmail on April Fool's Day, 2004, surprising users with a free service that provided a massive 1GB storage capacity for emails. Many believed it to be another prank, but it turned out to be real. Offering features like search functionality and email threading, Gmail revolutionized webmail services. Today, Gmail has an estimated 1.8 billion users and offers 15GB of free storage. Its success paved the way for Google's expansion into other products, such as Google Maps, Google Docs, YouTube, Chrome, and Android. Despite initial skepticism, Gmail has become a major player in the email service market.

Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal criticised for his remark on Koo shutdown

Inshorts · 1y ago

Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal criticised for his remark on Koo shutdown

Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal is being criticised on X after he remarked "recreating what already exists won't help" on the shutdown of Koo, the Indian social media platform once seen as a competitor of X (formerly Twitter). "Says someone who made a career by copying Uber/Lyft," an X user said. "How different is Krutrim? Isn't it a recreation," asked another.

China's Xiaomi fires three employees for spreading rumours about Xiaomi cars

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

China's Xiaomi fires three employees for spreading rumours about Xiaomi cars

Chinese tech company Xiaomi has fired three employees for spreading rumors about Xiaomi cars. The employees were reportedly spreading false information about Xiaomi's plans to launch a car division. Xiaomi took action against the employees to maintain its reputation and prevent the spread of misinformation.

Gmail's new AI-backed feature will allow you to draft an email using your voice

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Livemint · 2y ago

Gmail's new AI-backed feature will allow you to draft an email using your voice

Google is reportedly working on a new AI-powered feature for Gmail that allows users to draft emails using only their voice. The feature, known as 'Draft email with voice', is said to use advanced machine learning algorithms to produce accurate drafts based on voice prompts. While it is unclear when the feature will be released, a voice typing interface with a microphone button has been spotted, indicating that the update could be in the works. In addition to this, Gmail is also introducing separate options for reporting spam and unsubscribing from emails.

Google would like you to know that Gmail isn't going anywhere

Business Insider

Business Insider · 2y ago

Google would like you to know that Gmail isn't going anywhere

Google has debunked a fake screenshot suggesting that Gmail is shutting down. The phony email circulated online, causing confusion and concern among users. The fake notice appears to have been based on a previous announcement from Google about discontinuing Gmail Basic HTML view. However, Google has clarified that Gmail is not going anywhere. Users are reminded that inactive accounts may be subject to deletion, so regular usage is encouraged to retain access and prevent loss of data.

Gmail to introduce ‘Emoji Reactions’ for expressive email responses: Report

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Livemint · 2y ago

Gmail to introduce ‘Emoji Reactions’ for expressive email responses: Report

Google is reportedly planning to introduce emoji reactions as a way to reply to emails in Gmail. The feature is currently being tested and allows users to express reactions to emails using popular emojis such as thumbs up, hearts, and smiley faces, among others. Android users can already access this feature through a few adjustments in the Gmail app. Recipients within the Gmail ecosystem will see the reactions integrated into the original email, while recipients outside of Gmail will see them as separate reply emails. No specific release date has been provided, but it seems to be coming soon.

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