Elon Musk has changed Twitter’s name to X, citing plans to turn the social media platform into an “everything app.” Musk, who acquired Twitter in October 2022, said that the new name reflects the company’s goal of becoming a platform for “everything from news and entertainment to payments and commerce.”

In a tweet, Musk said that the X name “has been chosen to reflect the company’s core values of simplicity and efficiency.” He also said that the new name “will help to distinguish Twitter from other social media platforms.”

The name change has been met with mixed reactions. Some users have praised the move, saying that it reflects Musk’s vision for the future of Twitter. Others have criticized the move, saying that it is unnecessary and confusing.

It remains to be seen how the name change will affect Twitter’s user base and its overall business. However, it is clear that Musk is determined to make Twitter a more powerful and versatile platform.