TECH - 'It's Coming:' Elon Musk Hints At Launching 'XMail' As Alternative To Gmail Even As Google's Service Says It's 'Here To Say' | Benzinga
Elon Musk has hinted at plans to launch an alternative to Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Gmail, as part of his vision to convert the X social media platform into an “everything app.”
What Happened: On Friday, an X employee asked, "When are we making XMail?" Musk responded, "It's coming."
It's coming — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 23, 2024
Musk's announcement came just an hour after Gmail’s official X account tweeted, "Gmail is here to stay."
Gmail is here to stay. — Gmail (@gmail) February 22, 2024
The recent revelation follows rumors about Google’s purported plan to phase out Gmail. This misinformation stemmed from an email allegedly from Google, suggesting that "the journey of Gmail is coming to a ...