Elon Musk has launched X TV, a new streaming app designed to rival YouTube. The beta version of the app was released on September 3 and is currently available on Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and LG TVs. X TV aims to provide users with exclusive content and live events, in addition to videos shared on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter).
To access the content, users must log in with their X account. The app has been compared to YouTube in terms of functionality and appearance. It is ad-supported and free to use, with no paid features like the blue checkmark verification from the X platform.
Beta launch of X TV
Despite the excitement surrounding the launch, early user feedback indicates that X TV is facing some challenges. Users have reported issues on LG televisions, such as the inability to open links to privacy policies or terms of use.
Many have described the app as unfinished, although it is still in the beta phase. There are also concerns about the app’s ability to attract a significant user base. Some users are skeptical about the viability of a traditional TV format in today’s streaming landscape, which is dominated by platforms available on smartphones, such as YouTube and Netflix.
However, the potential for exclusive content and live TV events could make X TV appealing in the long run. The launch of X TV represents a significant step in Elon Musk’s vision for X, but its success will depend on its ability to address initial issues and attract a substantial user base in the competitive streaming market.
April Isaacs is a news contributor for DevX.com She is long-term, self-proclaimed nerd. She loves all things tech and computers and still has her first Dreamcast system. It is lovingly named Joni, after Joni Mitchell.
