Elon Musk’s X has officially announced the XChat launch for iPhone and iPad. XChat is a brand new standalone messaging app. It lets users message their X contacts privately without sharing phone numbers. The app is built around privacy and comes with end-to-end encryption baked in from the start.
Details On XChat Launch On iPhone
XChat is built on top of the existing X network. Users do not need to sync contacts or send invites. They simply sign in with their X account and their XChat Launch is instantly ready.
Here is how XChat works:
- Sign in using your existing X account
- No phone number needed to connect with anyone
- End-to-end encryption protects every message
- Each user gets a unique encryption key pair
- Key is protected by a PIN stored on the device
- Not even X can read your conversations
- Completely ad-free and tracking-free
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Key Features
The XChat launch brings a strong set of features focused on privacy and everyday communication.
- Send messages, share files, and make audio and video calls
- Supports one-on-one chats and group conversations
- Group chats support up to 350 members
- Edit or delete messages for everyone in a chat
- Disappearing messages supported
- Screenshot blocking available for sensitive conversations
- Share large photos, videos, and files easily
- X Communities feature will move to XChat going forward
- Available on iPhone and iPad right now
- Android version not yet confirmed
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The XChat launch positions X as a direct rival to WhatsApp and Signal. Signal still leads on privacy standards. XChat is free, ad-free, and available now on the Apple App Store.
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