GMail, the popular web-based e-mail service provided by Google, is going global. Today Google announced that new GMail accounts will now be available to anyone on the planet.

"In keeping with our tradition of Gmail holiday announcements—Gmail was launched on April Fool's Day—we're inviting everyone worldwide to share the love this Valentine's Day," said a spokesperson from Google. "Good relationships require good communication, after all, and we think Gmail is a great tool for staying in touch."

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