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What Is 'Xmail'? Elon Musk's Email Service And The Memes About It Explained
Elon Musk continues his venture to unify all his projects under the "X" brand. This time, rumors about Xmail, a new email service to rival Google's Gmail, has been a viral topic since early 2024, particularly sparking discourse in recent days.
This service has almost no official details, no planned release date or even a concept so far, but netizens are debating over Musk's tweets teasing the project and sharing memes and other reactions about it.
So, let's explore what X's owner plans with the email service and how the internet is already creating a Gmail vs. Xmail meme debate amid initial speculation of the project.
What Is Xmail?
Xmail is an upcoming email service associated with the X brand, previously known as Twitter. The service was first hinted at by Elon Musk on February 22nd, 2024, during an interaction with a user on his platform.
Though specific details about Xmail's features or launch date have yet to be revealed, the service is expected to leverage the large user base of the X platform, aiming to integrate communication features in line with Musk's vision for a comprehensive all-in-one application.
How Did The Internet React To Xmail?
The announcement of Xmail quickly ignited discussions across social media platforms, particularly on X. Elon Musk’s tweets about the service garnered substantial attention, with one particular tweet about rethinking email and messaging amassing over 50 million views in just a day.
This sparked debates among users about Xmail's potential to rival existing email services, especially Gmail, and what innovations it might bring to the table. For instance, X page @CultureWar2020 posted a GIF of people walking on an escalator, writing, "Everyone leaving Gmail for Xmail."
Memes and GIFs portraying users "leaving Gmail for Xmail" emerged, indicating a mix of humor and mockery on X towards the Xmail project.
For the full history of Xmail, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.