X has finally revamped its overlooked Android app, and it took a whole year to complete.

      X's Android application was so poorly designed that the company decided to completely overhaul it.

      Android users have endured a less refined version of X for years. Now, the organization has concluded that simply fixing the old app wasn't sufficient anymore. X has launched a fully revamped Android app after almost a year in development. Current users can download it by updating through the Google Play Store, eliminating the need for a separate app download.

      X has completely removed the old framework.

      The company asserts that the new application aims to deliver quicker loading times, smoother scrolling, and more reliable notifications, with a clear emphasis on boosting overall dependability. Nikita Bier, head of X's product team, described the rewrite as one of the most significant engineering endeavors in the platform's history, explaining that they constructed it from the ground up instead of continuing to modify the existing code.

      "We have entirely recreated the Android X app from the ground up. It is faster, smoother, and more reliable than the previous version in every aspect. We have modernized the foundation, enhancing everything: scrolling, loading, notifications, and more." — Engineering (@Engineering) July 20, 2026

      This initiative follows years of feedback that X’s Android interface was inferior to its iOS version. Last year, the app faced issues loading X posts when Android users clicked on links, which was particularly problematic for an app primarily designed for sharing and accessing posts.

      The comprehensive redesign is making everyday usage less frustrating. Bier notes that the new foundation will enable X to develop and release features more rapidly. This will be crucial as the company ventures into private messaging, payments, video creation, and other aspects of Elon Musk's envisioned all-in-one app.

      The new app still has some issues to address.

      The revamped app has launched with several remaining rough edges. Performance on older Android devices still needs enhancement, and Spaces, the platform's live-audio feature, is currently not supported. Future updates are anticipated to include a new video editor, video reactions, cashtags, and custom timelines, although specific release dates for these features have not been announced.

      The updated app comes as X is increasing its focus on Android across its broader ecosystem. The standalone XChat messaging service became available on Android in June, offering encrypted conversations, calls, file sharing, and disappearing messages. In 2026, a faster and more dependable X app is hardly an extraordinary promise. For Android users who have witnessed the previous version falter at basic functions, achieving fundamental performance improvements is indeed notable progress.

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      New X phishing scam employs fake login alerts to steal your account.

      Scammers have closely imitated X's own security emails, and many users are falling victim to it.

      You receive an email alert indicating that someone has just logged into your X account from an unfamiliar device. Your instinct is to click through immediately to secure your account. This instinct is precisely what a new phishing scam is relying on.

      According to The Guardian, a series of fake X security emails are currently being circulated. They purport that a new device has logged into your account and encourage you to click a link to reset your password or review app permissions.

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      After YouTube, TikTok is trialing its own AI likeness detection feature.

      TikTok's new tool allows creators to flag AI-generated deepfakes of themselves directly.

      AI deepfakes have posed significant challenges for creators, and TikTok is finally taking steps to combat this issue. Social media consultant Matt Navarra discovered that the platform is quietly testing a new opt-in feature that identifies AI-generated content imitating a creator's appearance, enabling them to flag it directly.

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      You can now create songs in your iMessage chats.

      iMessage users can now convert conversations into short AI-generated songs.

      Suno has introduced an iMessage extension to its iOS app, allowing users to generate 30-second songs from voice recordings or typed prompts within a Messages conversation. This feature is included in the latest version of the Suno app and requires both participants in the conversation to have it installed. Users can access Suno from the plus menu in Messages, produce a track, and share it without needing to open the standalone app.