August 20, 2024
Gmail was initially launched as an April Fool's joke! It wasn't until later that people realized it was a real, groundbreaking email service.
The name "Gmail" is actually a play on the word "gigabytes," reflecting its then-impressive 1GB storage capacity (compared to competitors).
You can use dots (.) in your Gmail address without affecting email delivery. So, [email address removed] and [email address removed] are the same address.
Gmail was initially developed by a small team of just 12 people, defying expectations and becoming a massive success.
There's a secret "Undo Send" feature in Gmail Labs that lets you recall emails within a short window after sending, giving you a second chance to edit mistakes.