Elon Musk's Super App Ambitions: Will Twitter/X be the next WeChat? | nextpit Weekly Round-Up

[View online]() //WEEKLY ☰ ⊗ [News](=) [Reviews]( [Best Lists]( [Videos]() [Community]() Dear {NAME}, ​ Elon Musk's latest venture involves a bold attempt to transform Twitter into a Super App, akin to China's WeChat, even renaming it to "X". But what exactly makes WeChat such a juggernaut in China and can Musk's ambitious transformation truly replicate WeChat’s success? Today, we explore Tencent's powerhouse app, WeChat, its functionalities, and challenges that Musk's "X" might face in its relentless pursuit to be the West's answer to China's one-app solution. From WeChat's extensive range of features that have been deeply embedded it into the daily lives of billions to Musk's aspiration of creating a western counterpart, we break down the major hurdles ahead into different sections. Central to our analysis is the stark difference between the East and West ecosystems, not just from the technological standpoint but from cultural, political, and social aspects. Join us as we decode the monumental task that lies ahead of Musk and evaluate whether "X" stands a chance in the competitive western app landscape, or if this is another ambitious idea that is set to crash and burn? ​ Enjoy your Wednesday! ​ ¢Â€Â‹ ​ Camila Rinaldi Head of Editorial --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ //The Bottom Line WeChat vs. Twitter: Why Musk's Idea Is Doomed to Fail Why is Elon Musk's idea to turn Twitter into a Super App app like WeChat failing? We explain what WeChat is and Musk's problem with Project X. [Read this story]() //Product Spotlight of the Week [Huawei Band 8 Review: A Missed Opportunity for Innovation]() We took a look at the Huawei Band 8 to find out how whether the fitness tracker has improved and worth buying. Read our detailed review here. [Read this story]() [Fairbuds XL Review: Will this Model Last a Lifetime?]( With the Fairbuds XL, sustainable phone manufacturer Fairphone wants to launch a unique pair of sustainable headphones. Will it work? Find out here! [Read this story]( //App Picks of the Week [Get your free Android and iOS Apps today!](=) Are you interested in getting free stuff? This list of free apps for Android & iOS is right up your alley then. Check out these limited time offers! [Read this story](=) [Top 5 Android and iOS Apps of the Week]( We finally see the release of the official ChatGPT app on iOS and Android. Yes, there is also a customary game to check out in our Top 5 apps story. [Read this story]( //Weekly Roundup [Xiaomi's MIUI 15: New features and compatibility list]() Xiaomi officially teased MIUI 15 a few days ago, but did not reveal much. We tell you what we can expect to see in the new Android skin. [Read this story]() [From Skeptic to Fan? Two Galaxy Z Flip 5 Features That Won Me Over!](=) I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for a while now and here are my favorite features so far. [Read this story](=) Samsung One UI 6 Beta Features and Compatibility Announced Samsung revealed the availability and release date of the Android 14-based One UI 6 beta. The update will be compatible starting with the Galaxy S23. [Read this story]( [OnePlus Open Looks Like A Google Pixel Fold in New Images]() OnePlus Open gets a shorter and narrow design similar to the Google Pixel Fold in new renders. The specs of the foldable smartphone might be similar. [Read this story]() [iOS 17 Beta 5: New Live Voicemail Prompt and NameDrop Animation]( Apple released the iOS 17 beta 5 update to developers & testers. Here are the new features and changes and when can you install it on your iPhone. [Read this story]( //Top Deals You Can’t Miss [Google Pixel 7 at $449 is a Better Buy than the Pixel 7a]() Google's Pixel 7 drops to low price of $449 (25 percent off) on Amazon. Here's why the flagship Android phone is a better buy than the mid-range Pixel 7a. [Read this story]() [Save $140 on Bluetti's Best-Selling EB3A Portable Power Station]( You can save up to $140 on Bluetti's EB3A portable power station. Here's why it is a recommended backup and UPS for outdoor camping and home uses. [Read this story]( Jobs of the Week [Data Analyst/ Data Engineer]() [ENSCO – Fort Washington]() [Apply here!]() = [AWS Security Engineer](=) [AWS – Seattle](=) [Apply here!](=) [Mobile Test Engineer]( [Cash App – San Francisco]( [Apply here!]( Follow us on our other channels = = Thanks for reading our weekly newsletter. If you found it interesting, feel free to share it with your friends. If you do not like the content, you can [unsubsribe here.](. To change your email settings you can [manage your profile]( here. nextpit GmbH Strelitzer Str. 58 , Berlin, 10115