A new player is about to enter the world of video streaming, and it’s coming from an unexpected source: X, formerly Twitter. Elon Musk, X CEO confirmed that the beta version of X TV app has been released today. The company plans to gradually roll it out across various smart TV platforms soon. As for the LG devices and Amazon Fire TV, which are currently in its beta phase along with X TV apps, those Google TV clients confer new dimension for how users access content.
X TV: More Than Just Social Media on TV
This last sentence says it all-the X TV app will not merely take your Social Media feed to your TV. Instead, as an Over-The-Top service it aims to be complete, in the same vein as Netflix or Hulu. Is X TV a Local Streaming Service for Smart TVs? According to the details available from Google Play, this app is a “streaming TV service available exclusively to X-Stream services internet subscribers.” It looks like X TV will be a forward-leaning platform where users can watch live local channels, weather and music while also taking in movies and news at the same time.
The X TV app not only offers a wide range of content, but also adds several innovative features to enhance the viewing experience:
Replay TV: One feature you will remember. X-Stream Services is able to provide up to 72 hours of Cloud storage, making it possible for users to watch episodes they’ve missed at any time.Startover TV: Did you miss the beginning of that movie or show?
Startover TV: Startover TV lets you rewind and pick up from the very first frame, ensuring that you do not miss a second.
Free Cloud DVR: Users can store up to 100 hours of DVR recordings free of charge; extra storage is available for those who find they need more space later down the line.
What’s Next for X TV?
While the beta version has so far been made available only for Android-based smart TVs, there is potential to expand it other platforms as well in the future. Nevertheless, details concerning subscriptions and full access to X TV have not been revealed, and it is expected that more will be disclosed when the app officially launches.
Will the New X TV App change the streaming landscape? With its connection to smart TVs and unique features, the X TV app could be a strong player in the streaming field: Something quite different from those billions of other apps on totally different platforms.
As more details emerge, it will be interesting to see how this app fares in an already crowded market and whether it can stand apart from the rest.In a few months, X TV will likely become a major force in the stream- ing world. It will provide users with yet another way of experiencing their favorite content, right on their TV screen.
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