Archive · 21 Jul 2026
X Rebuilds Android App for Enhanced Performance
X, the company owned by Elon Musk, has made a big update to its Android app.
The new version is much faster and smoother than before.
It loads quicker, scrolls better, and sends notifications more reliably.
The company's Head of Product, Nikita Bier, said this is one of the largest projects they've ever done.
They rebuilt the app from scratch using new technology.
This makes it easier to maintain and faster to develop.
The new app is now available for everyone to download from the Google Play Store.
However, some features like Hosting Spaces and Video Editor are still being worked on.
X has rebuilt its Android app from the ground up for improved performance.
The new app offers faster loading, smoother scrolling, and improved notifications.
The app is built on a new Kotlin + Jetpack Compose foundation.
The update is one of the largest engineering projects in X's history.
The new app is rolling out globally via the Google Play Store.
- Who
- X, led by Elon Musk
- What
- Rebuilt Android app for improved performance
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To address performance, stability, and feature gaps compared to the iOS version
App Users
App Developers
Performance Improvements
App Users
Users expect faster loading, smoother scrolling, and improved notifications.
App Developers
Developers aim to deliver these improvements through a completely rebuilt app.
- Company
- X
- Head of Product
- Nikita Bier
- Release Date
- July 20, 2026
- Platform
- Android
- Key Improvements
- Faster loading, smoother scrolling, improved notifications
- Technology Used
- Kotlin + Jetpack Compose
- Update Availability
- Google Play Store
