Google's April Fool's prank birthed Gmail, revolutionizing email
The Globe and Mail — March 31, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC
Summary: Google's April Fool's Day pranks led to the launch of Gmail in 2004, offering 1GB storage per account, a significant increase from competitors. Gmail now has 1.8 billion active users with 15GB storage. The service revolutionized email, leading to Google's expansion into various internet services. Gmail's success changed perceptions of web applications and user behavior, influencing digital storage practices and revenue models.
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