13.04.2026 07:10
It was announced that the independent messaging application XChat of platform X will be released for iOS on April 17. The application, expected to compete with WhatsApp, stands out as an important part of Elon Musk's vision of an "everything app." Operating separately from the main application, XChat aims to offer ad-free and encrypted messaging, while also bringing privacy discussions due to its data collection policies. The Android version is also expected to be released soon.
The expected official release date for the independent messaging application XChat on the X platform has been announced. The application will initially meet iOS users on April 17.
NEW GENERATION MESSAGING EXPERIENCE, SEPARATE FROM X
XChat, which is one of the significant steps in Elon Musk's vision of transforming X into an "everything app," will operate independently from the main platform. Users will be able to message in a more private and focused communication space with their connections on X.
STRATEGY SIMILAR TO MESSENGER MODEL
XChat is reported to have been developed with a strategy similar to Facebook's Messenger move. The platform aims to separate messaging traffic from the main application, intending to make the user experience simpler and more personalized. The application's ad-free nature and lack of user tracking are among its standout features.
PRIVACY DISCUSSIONS ON THE AGENDA
Despite the emphasis on end-to-end encryption in the platform's promotion, the application's data policy has sparked debate. According to the privacy labels in the App Store, XChat can collect various data such as location, contacts, call history, and identification information by associating them with the user. This situation has raised questions in the tech world.
ANDROID VERSION ON THE WAY
XChat, which will currently be available only to iPhone and iPad users, is expected to be released for the Android platform in the future.