Gmail and the April 1 trick, changing the way the whole world sends mail

On April 1, 2004, Google first launched the Gmail application - a free email application with 1GB storage capacity. At that time, this number shocked the online community because popular email services such as Yahoo or Hotmail only provided a maximum of 15MB.

Many people are skeptical, thinking that this is just an April Fool's joke from Google. Because this generosity is many times greater than existing competitors of the Gmail application.

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However, the Gmail app quickly proved that this was not a trick. With an intuitive interface, huge storage capacity and smart features, the Gmail application has won the hearts of users and made a spectacular breakthrough.

20 years after its launch, the Gmail application has become the "king" in the email field with 1.2 billion users, equivalent to 1/7 of the global population. This number is a testament to the resounding success of the Gmail application, from "April Fool's joke" to the world's most popular email service.

The idea of ​​launching the Gmail application came from users' "obsession" with limited email storage capacity. At that time, finding and organizing mailboxes when space was full was a "nightmare".

After some Google engineers accidentally learned about this, they researched and spent time developing a new mailing application and from there the Gmail application was born. The appearance of the Gmail application has helped users relieve concerns related to limited storage capacity, as well as difficulty searching for content, and the flow of information between emails has also been improved, making it easier to capture changing information. Because it's hard to find like before.

The launch of the Gmail app was not just a famous April Fool's joke, but also a revolutionary turning point in the email industry. The Gmail application has completely changed the way users view and use email, while also bringing breakthrough improvements in data management.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 01 April 2024