Gmail revolutionized email storage and search in 2004
CP24 — April 1, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC
Summary: Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin introduced Gmail on April Fools' Day in 2004, offering 1GB of storage per account, a significant leap from competitors. Gmail now has 1.8 billion active accounts with 15GB of free storage. Google charges for additional storage, ranging from $30 to $250 annually. Gmail revolutionized email storage, search, and speed, paving the way for Google's expansion into various internet services.
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