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X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort
X says the rebuilt version of its Android app is now available globally.
TL;DR
- X has released a new Android app, rebuilt from the ground up over the past year.
- The company states the new version is faster, smoother, and more reliable than the previous one.
- Improvements focus on loading, scrolling, and notifications, with a modernized foundation.
- The project was considered one of the largest engineering efforts in the company's history.
- The update aims to improve the experience for users in global markets where Android is dominant.
- Some features, such as Spaces and older device performance, are still being refined.
- New features like a video editor and react-with-video are expected soon on Android.
- Existing users can update the app through the Google Play Store.