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X becomes top news app in Canada, outperforming CBC

X CEO Elon Musk retweeted a post showcasing that his app claimed the number one spot as Canada’s most popular (free and paid) news app on Apple’s App Store, surpassing traditional media outlets.

Walid Tamtam, True North
Aug 10, 2025
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On Thursday, X CEO Elon Musk retweeted a post showcasing that his app claimed the number one spot as Canada’s most popular (free and paid) news app on Apple’s App Store, surpassing traditional media outlets and signalling a shift in how Canadians consume news.

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