Gmail surpasses 1.5 billion active users

Gmail continues to grow. Google’s service now has more than 1.5 billion active users, we learn about it through a tweet from the platform. In February 2016, Gmail surpassed one billion active users. Therefore, it will have taken a little over two and a half years to reach a new significant level, and the symbolic milestone of two million now remains to be reached.

Gmail: 1.5 billion active users

Gmail has gradually established itself as a core web client, especially due to its excellent integration with other commonly used Google tools such as YouTube, Drive or Calendar. The desktop version first appeared in 2004 with the release of a private beta that required an invitation to register. On mobile, a version of java became available in 2006.

And in 2018, Google continues to maintain its service with regular updates. A few months ago, Gmail underwent major changes with interface change and new features. Adding a shortcut bar to the right, the ability to open or download attachments without opening the email, a snooze option to continue reading a message without forgetting it later, smart replies to write simple emails faster via suggestions, offline mode and confidential mode.

Gmail is also integrating extensions and add-ons, a feature that is not yet distributed to all users, but will be available to everyone soon. This allows you to use third-party services like Dropbox or Trello directly from your mailbox; It is ideal and practical for personalizing your experience and performing different tasks from a single platform.

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