They call it “free” because they have not taken money from you, but your data is far more valuable to them. If you use their “free” email service you provide Google with the mother-load! Complete access to all of your contacts and correspondence.
Many people would object to the word free. Gmail (and most other Google services) is/are ad supported. There is a paid version of Google’s “free” services, called G Suite. But in the sense that most people don’t pay Google directly to use their services – yes, Gmail has always been free. How is Google financially benefiting from free Gmail?
What is Gmail?
Gmail is a free email service provided by Google. As of 2019, it had 1.5 billion active users worldwide. A user typically accesses Gmail in a web browser or the official mobile app. Google also supports the use of email clients via the POP and IMAP protocols.
Why does Google provide email services for free?
W(Continue reading) In short, they provide email services for free so that they can learn more about people and show more specifically targeted ads on their other services. Google is an advertising company that uses sophisticated technology to show targeted advertisements.
Is Google really free?
Google is not really free. Every time you search, you are paying for that. In an era where money has run deep down into the nerves of internet, the most valuable stuff of a user is his/her personal data.
Can I use Gmail instead of Apple ID?
Yes, you can definitily use gmail. But if you are having any probem then try this- If your email address ends with @icloud., and com, @me. Com, or @mac. Com, you might not be able to change your Apple ID. You also won’t see Change Email Address on your account page.
When you create an Apple ID, you can use any email address you want. A Gmail, Hotmail, Live, or Yahoo email or any other email will work. Apple doesn’t bar you from using a third-party email address to create an Apple ID.