Google has shut down a number of merchandise up to now and lately a put up claiming that Gmail might be shut down went viral. The declare was made on social media platform X, previously referred to as Twitter. This grew to become a reason behind concern for netizens because it included a screenshot of an e-mail from Google and was titled ‘Google is sunsetting Gmail’.
The put up quickly went viral and brought about panic as individuals feared that Gmail would possibly stop to exist totally.
This prompted Google to difficulty a clarification. The tech large on Friday took to social media platform X to announce that Gmail isn’t going anyplace and “is here to stay”.
“After years of connecting millions worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering countless connections, the journey of Gmail is coming to a close. As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking the end of its service,” the message reads.
“This means that as of this date, Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails. The decision to sunset Gmail has been made with careful consideration of the evolving digital landscape and our commitment to providing high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users,” it added.
The put up generated vital controversy amongst Gmail customers, with over 4 million views of the screenshot. However, some people suspected it was a cast doc or a hoax.
Google solely modified the default Gmail view, which was beforehand ‘primary HTML’, to a brand new and extra vibrant one. This change occurred in January 2024.
With IANS inputs
Source: www.zeebiz.com