The Vergecast Twitter rebrands as X, and Samsung's Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 event
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Jul 28, 2023 
Allison Johnson, The Verge's Samsung expert, dives into the highlights of the Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5. She shares insights on the new multitasking features that enhance usability and compares these devices with Apple’s latest. The conversation also touches on Twitter's recent rebranding to X, with discussions about the confusion it’s caused and the challenges Elon Musk faces in positioning it as a super app. The episode is filled with humor and thoughtful critiques on how these tech shifts impact user experiences.
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Twitter's Rebranding
- Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X, seemingly on a whim via tweet.
- The rebrand is still incomplete, with "Twitter" appearing throughout the platform.
X's Vision
- Linda Yaccarino's vision for X includes audio, video, messaging, payments, banking, and a global marketplace.
- Nilay Patel compares this vision to Big Brother's speech in Apple's 1984 ad.
X's Super App Ambitions
- X aims to be an "everything app" like WeChat, but faces challenges like technical limitations and spam issues.
- The transition from Twitter's current state to a super app seems unclear.