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X launches stand alone XChat app for iOS with private disappearing messages and calls

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Published on 24 April 2026
X launches stand alone XChat app for iOS with private disappearing messages and calls

Disappearing chats and private calls arrive on iPhone

X has launched XChat, a new stand-alone iOS app focused on messaging features. The app highlights private chats, disappearing messages, and built-in audio and video calling. It positions the service as a more self-contained alternative within the X ecosystem, aiming to deliver privacy-forward communication and richer real-time interaction.

  • XChat is now a dedicated stand-alone iOS messaging app
  • The app includes private chats and disappearing messages
  • Users get audio and video calling inside XChat
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