Musk hasn’t provided additional details about Xmail, so it’s unknown when it will be accessible. However, it’s anticipated to be integrated into the X app.
After releasing his own version of ChatGPT, billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed the forthcoming launch of ‘Xmail’, prompting speculations about its potential to compete with Google’s Gmail service.
In a conversation on his social media platform X, Musk stated that a product dubbed ‘XMail’ is ‘coming’.
This announcement comes as Google faced rumours of shutting down Gmail after a fake image began circulating on social media networks.
Musk hasn’t provided additional details about the service, so it’s unknown when it will be accessible. However, it’s anticipated to be integrated into the X app.
The confirmation came after Nathan McGrady, a senior member of X’s Security Engineering team, questioned about Xmail’s launch date. Musk responded, confirming that the service is on the way, laying the groundwork for what could be a huge upheaval in the email service sector.
“When are we making XMail?” he inquired.
Musk simply replied, “It’s coming.”
Meanwhile, one X user was quick to comment, “Lost trust in Gmail. Time to make the switch to Xmail asap!” “I will use my Gmail as how I use my Hotmail now, for junks,” another added.
When we making XMail?
— Nate (@natemcgrady) February 22, 2024
Gmail vs Xmail
Gmail is the world’s most popular email service with over 1.8 billion active users globally as of 2024, confirmed Demand Sage.
Responding to the news, social media strategist Rhea Freeman said X’s version of Gmail “might happen”, and if it does, “it’ll be interesting to see the uptake”.
“Elon has made huge changes to Twitter and doesn’t seem to have public opinion on side, so whether people will trust X with their email management will be something to watch,” Freeman told MailOnline.
Musk has previously stated that his long-term goal for X is to make it a “everything app”.
There are possibilities that XMail is being created at xAI, a business Musk created a year ago that specialises in artificial intelligence.