Element X, the 'fastest Matrix client', is now available on Android

Element X is the latest client for Matrix protocol communication, touted as a faster and improved version of the original Element app. Following the launch of the iOS version a few months ago, the Android iteration of Element X is now available for download on the Google Play Store.

In a statement, Element claimed that “Element X is the fastest Matrix client ever - up to 6000x faster than any other Matrix client; and aims to be not just the best Matrix client, but the best messaging app in the world; better than Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage and other mainstream messaging apps.”

Element is closely monitoring the app's performance and plans to roll out regular updates as they incorporate more features. The ultimate goal is to replace the existing Element mobile clients with the new Element X.

In the meantime, Element Web and Desktop are set to benefit from Element X, with upgrades in user interface and the integration of matrix-rust-sdk. This will begin with the introduction of an all-new end-to-end encryption.