Gmail Shutting Down In August? Here's What Google Said

Google on Friday clarified that it is not shutting its popular email service, Gmail, after rumours on social media platforms suggested the service was coming to a close later this year.

A purported screenshot of an email addressed to Gmail users from Google showed the company was "sunsetting Gmail" on August 1 this year. The email also claimed that after August, Gmail will no longer "support sending, receiving and storing emails".

"After years of connecting millions worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering countless connections, the journey of Gmail is coming to a close. As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking the end of its service. This means Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails".