Twitter’s recent rebranding to X has sparked a new issue as Microsoft’s Edge browser is generating a security warning. This is due to Edge’s reaction to favicon changes in Chromium-based web browsers. As the Twitter rebranding was sudden, Edge believes X is a scam and prompts users to uninstall the web app. However, this is a normal function of Progressive Web App (PWA) alerts, which notify users when a website changes its favicon unexpectedly, potentially indicating a redirect to a scam site. It is expected that this issue will be resolved soon, and further comments are awaited from Microsoft.

This incident is reminiscent of an earlier occurrence when X was blocked in Indonesia due to the country’s restrictions on gambling and pornography. The previous owners of the X.com domain had violated content laws, resulting in the block. These incidents highlight the suddenness of Twitter’s transition to X. Furthermore, other companies like Meta and Microsoft already hold trademarks for variations of X, which could lead to potential lawsuits against Musk’s company. Even when X attempted to change its signage at its San Francisco Headquarters, it faced challenges as it lacked the necessary permits. Consequently, X had to retain the old bird logo and the letters “er” for a day until permits were obtained.

The abrupt name change is part of a larger plan to transform Twitter into a “super app” similar to China’s WeChat. This long-term vision aims to enable Twitter to offer services such as payments, messaging, and calls. This strategic shift seeks to enhance the platform’s capabilities and broaden its user base.

In summary, Twitter’s rebranding to X has caused compatibility issues with Microsoft’s Edge browser, resulting in a security warning and potential misconception that X is a scam. These problems arise from the suddenness of the transition and how Chromium-based web browsers handle favicon changes. However, it is expected that this issue will be rectified soon. The incident in Indonesia highlights the legal challenges that X may face due to trademark infringement. Additionally, X encountered difficulties in changing its signage at its San Francisco headquarters. The name change is part of Twitter’s larger plan to become a versatile “super app” that offers various services like messaging, payments, and calls. As Twitter continues its transition to X, it remains to be seen how these obstacles will be overcome and how successful the platform will be in achieving its ambitions.