E-mail Vs Gmail
Email and Gmail Email, short for “electronic mail,” is a primary method of digital communication that allows people to send messages and files to one another via the internet. Developed in the 1970s, email transformed communication by enabling instant exchanges that transcend geographical barriers. Email platforms now provide a wide array of features and support, and one of the most widely-used services is Gmail , Google’s free email service launched in 2004. E- mail Basics At its core, email allows users to send text-based messages to one or more recipients. Over time, it has evolved to support multimedia attachments, including images, videos, and documents, making it versatile for both personal and professional communication. Email operates based on SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for sending messages, and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) for receiving them. These protocols help transfer messages between email servers and users' i...