Elon Musk’s digital ambitions will encompass one of the oldest and most established forms of communication on the web – email. Musk first told Twitter/X users, “Coming,” When asked about email products this February. This week, he hinted at streamlining No thread Xmail, in sharp contrast GooglePopular Gmail.
Email (now better known as “email”) dates back to 1975 and is ingrained in most users of connected devices. Its ability to survive and thrive even in the age of messaging apps is probably due to a few key factors.
Email always has a mailbox that’s easy to sort and search, and works across a variety of apps, platforms, and devices. Everyone also has an email, which is probably why it’s usually the basis for all your other messaging and social accounts to be registered.
Musk’s emphatic Tweet/X comment, “This is exactly what we’re going to do,” seems to be looking for something simpler than today’s popular email products, especially Gmail.
X User Ross outlined his desire for a simpler email type. “Honestly, I just want an email address that I can include in a text-only DM [direct messaging] “The main advantage of email is that it is a universal processing system and is compatible with everything, so you don’t need to download a new application, enter a contact, or contact someone,” Ross wrote.
After months of silence on email, Musk also commented on a post by app researcher Nima Owji earlier this week – eager for Xmail to replace Gmail. The xAI and Tesla boss used one of his favorite words to signal thoughtfulness: “interesting.” Then Musk explains“We need to rethink the entire way messaging, including email, works.”
I started using email using YAM on the Amiga and Eudora on the Apple Mac to avoid being disgusted with something simpler than Gmail or Outlook. Maybe that’s why I’ve been using Yahoo Mail since the 90s, although Gmail probably offers more convenient integration for people who use Android devices, always use Google Maps, and (mostly) use Google Calendar to organize their schedules and appointments.
However, the Moon on Sticks is easy to promise. Let’s see what Xmail looks like once it’s started. Does vision lead to excessive divestiture? Furthermore, given Musk’s track record, potential users should carefully consider Xmail’s terms and conditions and possible free/premium tiers and features before getting excited.