Friday 12 November 2010

Facebook launches 'Gmail Killer'

Facebook is preparing to launch a web-based email client that has been described as a “Gmail killer”. The rumours are that this will be launched on Monday alongside personal @facebook.com email addresses.

As reported here previously, Facebook have recently launched its 'places' product to capitalise on the success of location based services, and with their ability to understand who your friends are a launch into the email market will directly target Gmail and its recent priority inbox product.