MacRumors article
XChat App Now Available
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/xchat-app-now-available/
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X has launched XChat, a standalone messaging app for iPhone and iPad, now available on the App Store.
https://apps.apple.com/kr/app/xchat/id6760873038
As of this initial release, it supports direct messages and group chats, voice and video calls, and file sharing. X states that all messages are end-to-end encrypted and PIN-protected, with no ads or tracking.
Other features include disappearing messages, message editing and deletion applied to all users in a chat, and mechanisms to block or notify users of screenshot attempts. The app is free to install and requires iOS 26.0 or later. [omitted]
An Android release date has not yet been announced.
Related launch video
https://x.com/nikitabier/status/2047747631624183889
