X has unveiled XChat, a new messaging app specifically designed for iPhone and iPad users, now accessible on the App Store. XChat provides a private chat environment separate from the main X app, featuring direct messaging, group chats, audio and video calls, and file sharing. The company assures that all communications are end-to-end encrypted and PIN protected, free from ads and tracking. Additional functionalities include disappearing messages, options to edit and delete messages for all participants, and alerts for screenshot attempts. The app is free to download, requiring iOS 26.0 or later. Having been tested by a select group of beta users, XChat is set to receive more updates, with lead designer Benji Taylor hinting at future developments in messaging. Adopting iOS 26 design standards, the app offers customization options like light and dark modes, message permissions, swipe settings, and various app icons. A button allows users to switch back to the main X app. Currently, XChat is available on the App Store in the U.S., with no announced release date for an Android version.
Is XChat app now available?
