If you\u2019ve been craving a new app centered around videos, especially from a platform that still claims to be the \u201cworld\u2019s town square,\u201d despite being run by an (ahem) highly unconventional billionaire and seemingly abandoning moderation to the point where you might hesitate to admit using it\u2014well, welcome to X TV.<\/p>\n
The app is now available on various app stores, including Google Play, LG\u2019s app store, and the Amazon App Store. However, it\u2019s a bit tricky depending on where you look. For example, while Amazon lists the app as being available since late July, LG\u2019s app store shows it went live on August 29, 2024. Interestingly, a search on Apple TV at the moment only brings up the old Twitter app.<\/p>\n
To use X TV, you\u2019ll need an X account to log in and watch content, which is pretty much how X operates across its platform now. The app\u2019s screenshots promise exclusive content, live events, and news. At a glance, it seems like X TV is trying to be a YouTube copycat, though it\u2019s likely to feature more controversial content and cheaper (if any) advertising. Just to put things in perspective, YouTube earned $15.5 billion in ad revenue in the first half of 2024 alone, and $31.5 billion in all of 2023. So, before anyone labels X TV as a YouTube competitor or, even more boldly, a \u201cYouTube killer,\u201d it\u2019s worth keeping those numbers in mind.<\/p>\n
The app\u2019s description on Google Play touts X as \u201cthe trusted global digital town square for everyone, on your TV! Discover a new way to experience the world of X, as we bring you unique and engaging content right to your living room.\u201d Whether this will hold true is up for debate. Early reviews don\u2019t provide much insight, though one quick review from a Digital Trends colleague described the available content as \u201ca real dumpster fire.\u201d Sounds pretty on-brand for X in 2024. The app is also rated T for Teen on one store and 12+ on another, so maybe there\u2019s nothing to worry about\u2026 right?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also worth noting that while there are mentions of X\u2019s privacy policy and terms of service, the functionality seems hit-or-miss. On LG\u2019s version, you can select these options, but can\u2019t actually open them. On the tvOS version, you can\u2019t even select them. And if you download the app from Amazon, you might be nudged toward other apps like the right-wing video service Rumble, Banned Video, Real America\u2019s Voice, and RSBN.<\/p>\n
So, everything\u2019s off to a great start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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