X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, has released a completely rebuilt version of its Android app after nearly a year of development. The new app, available globally, was constructed from the ground up using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to address longstanding performance issues that had left the Android experience lagging behind its iOS counterpart. Improvements in loading speed, smoother scrolling, and enhanced notifications are key highlights of this major update.

The initiative began last August when X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, formed an Android “dream team” dedicated to overhauling the app. By October, Android downloads surged significantly, underscoring the importance of prioritizing the platform. Bier described the year-long project as one of the largest engineering efforts ever undertaken at X, emphasizing that the rewrite is not a mere facelift but a full rebuild enabling faster feature development going forward.

This launch could help X regain traction in global markets, where Android dominates smartphone usage, especially since previous Android versions suffered from critical issues—such as the inability to load posts via links. While the rebuilt app marks a significant step forward, Bier acknowledged that there are still some rough edges, like optimizing performance for older devices and adding support for features like Spaces, the platform’s live audio offering.

Looking ahead, X plans to introduce additional features to the Android app, including a new video editor, reaction videos, cashtags, and custom timelines. Existing users can update to the new app through the Google Play Store and expect a smoother, more reliable experience designed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving social media landscape and X’s expanding suite of services like X Money and X Chat.