XChat to launch on iPhone and iPad

The platform formerly known as Twitter is learning new tricks. X is looking to expand its reach by launching XChat, a standalone messaging app that promises end-to-end encryption, no ads and no tracking, at least according to apple press release.

In addition to the traditional text-based messaging already offered by X, XChat promises to offer both audio and video calling, as well as the ability to send documents, create group chats, and edit or delete your sent messages. If the screenshots shared by

Despite claims of “privacy” and “end-to-end” encryption, some X users are pointing to contradictions in the app’s privacy policy.

They’re asking how is it that an app that cares about user privacy also links so much personal information, from your location and contact list to your search history and your user profile?

Musk criticized WhatsApp’s privacy policy on Twitter earlier this month. WhatsApp disputed the claims.

According to the release, XChat will only be available to people with an

Given that apps including Signal and WhatsApp don’t require a separate account on any other platform, it remains to be seen whether XChat can attract enough users to compete on the same scale.

However, with a possible launch on April 17, we won’t need to wait long to find out.





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