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What is X (Formerly Twitter)?

X is the rebranded version of the social media platform Twitter, launched in July 2023 as part of owner Elon Musk's vision to transform the platform into an "everything app."

While maintaining Twitter's core functionality of short-form public messaging, X represents an evolution toward expanded features beyond microblogging.

On X, users can follow each other, like, comment, repost (retweet), and reply to posts. It’s a place to talk about what’s happening right now, whether it’s news, sports, entertainment, or daily life.

Why Did Twitter Become X?

In 2023, Twitter was rebranded as X by its owner, Elon Musk. The platform changed its name, logo (from a blue bird to a simple “X”), and even some features. But the main idea stayed the same: fast, public conversations in short form.

X Key Features

X maintains Twitter's distinctive elements while adding new capabilities:

• Posts (formerly tweets): Public messages visible to all users
• Reposts (formerly retweets): Sharing others' content to your followers
• Replies: Public responses that create threaded conversations
• Direct Messages: Private conversations between users
• Communities: Topic-based groups for focused discussions
• Spaces: Live audio conversations with hosts and listeners

The platform still excels at real-time conversation, breaking news, and public discourse, with communication happening through concise messages often incorporating hashtags for topic organization.

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