Elon Musk is turning Twitter/X into an everything app that will take on China's WeChat, but I don't want that experience on mobile.
But I, as a longtime smartphone user, do not want an everything app. That sounds like a nightmare, actually. It’ll be a messaging app crowded with features I might never use. It’s not just the thought of having to deal with all the clutter in Twitter/X that scares me. I also don’t trust that Elon Musk will properly execute this bold pivot.WeChat isn’t only a messaging platform in China. You can also use the app for mobile payments, games, and more.
But if someone had created a WeChat alternative before Twitter/X, I wouldn’t have wanted to use it. I like my iPhone apps to be as clutter-free as possible. I like focused experiences and clean interfaces. iMessage’s redesign in iOS 17 is one of the most exciting things about the app. I always hated the overcrowded menu at the bottom and all those virtual buttons that I never tap.I want a different app to cater to each of my needs.
If there’s one company that might have succeeded at delivering a WeChat alternative for the Western world, that’s Facebook . And they didn’t, or couldn’t pull it off. iMessage’s new UI will place all the menu items under a “Plus” symbol on the left of the text field. Image source: Apple Inc.Remember how Musk banned journalists from Twitter despite advocating free speech for the platform? Imagine the same thing but on a much broader scale. Imagine Musk banning stores or apps he doesn’t like. Again, there’s a reason WeChat works, and that’s China.
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