Elon Musk says X’s long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs.

Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaires. Elon Musk Fortune magazine said after the social network reported x plans to launch a TV app next week for Amazon And Samsung Consumers

The platform introduced an early version of video and audio calling to some users last October, after Musk said he planned to turn it into a super app that covers everything from messaging to peer-to-peer payments. Offers services.

“Coming soon,” Musk said in a brief response to a user posting on X that the platform’s long-form videos could be viewed directly on smart TVs.

Earlier, Fortune said that the app might look similar to the TV app offered by Google. Youtube. He cited an unnamed source as saying that Musk is open to competing with YouTube.

X did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for more details on the app.

In an effort to become a “video-first platform,” X is partnering with the likes of former Fox commentator Tucker Carlson and former CNN anchor Don Lemon.

The platform, which has struggled to retain advertisers amid controversy since buying Musk in 2022, said last month that it would enable advertisers to run video ads with some content creators.

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