Evidence45%Reported
FactExpectedBusiness·April 11, 2026
X (Twitter) Launches XChat Messaging App on Apple App Store
Elon Musk's X has listed its dedicated encrypted messaging app XChat on the App Store with an April 17 release date for iPhone and iPad, featuring end-to-end encryption, screenshot blocking, and disappearing messages.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
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April 11, 2026
Last updated
April 11, 2026
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X readies dedicated messaging app as XChat goes live on App StoreDigital Trends·Apr 11
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
April 11, 2026
Last updated
April 11, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
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