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XChat Launches April 17, Competing with iMessage, WhatsApp

4/11/2026

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XChat, a new messaging app from X, will launch on iPhone and iPad on April 17, 2026.
It will feature end-to-end encryption, no ads, and privacy options such as disappearing messages.
XChat aims to compete with iMessage and WhatsApp by supporting video calls and voice messaging.
Pre-orders are live on the App Store, with the app requiring iOS 26.0 or later and a file size of 175.8 MB.

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Story summary

XChat, a new messaging app from X, will launch on iPhone and iPad on April 17, 2026.
It will feature end-to-end encryption, no ads, and privacy options such as disappearing messages.
XChat aims to compete with iMessage and WhatsApp by supporting video calls and voice messaging.
Pre-orders are live on the App Store, with the app requiring iOS 26.0 or later and a file size of 175.8 MB.