Elon Musk’s X prepares to launch standalone encrypted messaging app
U.S. billionaire Elon Musk’s tech company X is preparing to roll out a new standalone messaging application, XChat, designed to offer secure and private communication, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
According to the app’s description, XChat will enable users to “chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space built for conversation,” positioning it as a dedicated alternative to the platform’s existing direct messaging system.
The app will feature end-to-end encrypted messaging, disappearing messages, and file sharing, while also allowing users to edit or delete messages. Additional functions include screenshot blocking with notifications, group chats, and video calls. The company states that the service will operate without ads or user tracking.
XChat has been in testing since last year and is currently available for pre-order on Apple’s App Store, with an expected release date of April 17 for iPhone and iPad users.
Earlier, the founder of Telegram Pavel Durov sharply criticized WhatsApp, stating that the platform’s claimed encryption system may mislead users.