XChat launches April 17 with encrypted messaging, disappearing chats, screenshot blocking, and large group support, signaling X’s strong push into private communication. The Wall Street Journal: Signal Is Latest Encrypted Messaging App Apparently Blocked in China OS 26.5 beta 1 gives the Messages app support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, after previously being available in the iOS 26.4 beta. Digital Trends: X readies dedicated messaging app as XChat goes live on App Store The XChat will enable end-to-end encrypted messaging and will be available for iPhone users on April 17, with support for over 45 languages.

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X readies dedicated messaging app as XChat goes live on App Store The Hans India: X to Launch Standalone Messaging App ‘XChat’ on April 17 with Privacy-Focused Features X to Launch Standalone Messaging App ‘XChat’ on April 17 with Privacy-Focused Features TweakTown: X's standalone messaging app XChat is now listed on the App Store XChat is set to launch on iPhone and iPad next week as a standalone messaging app offering E2EE encryption, video calls, group chats, and more. X's standalone messaging app XChat is now listed on the App Store With other messaging apps being targeted by hackers and security services, Keet – the peer-to-peer messaging and video app from the CEO of Tether – is removing the need for servers entirely. XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, now has a release date. X’s new iPhone and iPad app will arrive in one week.

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An App Store listing for the messaging app shows a preview of the design, ... The messaging app Signal has become unusable for many people in mainland China, with users concluding it has apparently been blocked by authorities. Signal was one of the last widely used messaging ... Tech Times: XChat to Launch on iPhone, iPad Next Week—Is the Messaging App Secure? XChat is X and Elon Musk's answer to end-to-end instant messaging apps, now coming soon to iOS.

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