Gmail launched in 2004, revolutionizing email storage

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Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin launched Gmail on April Fool's Day in 2004, offering 1GB of storage per account, a significant increase from competitors. Gmail now has 1.8 billion active accounts with 15GB of free storage. The service revolutionized email storage and search capabilities, leading to Google's expansion into various internet services. Gmail's success changed perceptions of web applications and digital storage practices.


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