Trending Now - X's Standalone Messaging App Xchat Set to Debut Next Week

WHO:

Engadget - X's chief is Elon Musk.

9to5Mac - The app is developed by X.

WHAT:

Engadget - XChat will allow users to “chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space built for conversation.”

9to5Mac - A preview of XChat shows features like the ability to make video calls.

Engadget - XChat is a standalone messaging app for X users.

Engadget - The app allows users to chat and call across devices.

Engadget - XChat features include end-to-end encryption, the ability to edit and delete messages, block screenshots, and send disappearing messages.

Engadget - Users can create group chats with up to 481 members.

9to5Mac - XChat will not include ads or user tracking.

WHERE:

Engadget - XChat is available on the App Store for iPhones and iPads.

WHEN:

9to5Mac - XChat is set to be available for download on April 17th, 2026, which is next Friday.

Engadget - XChat is expected to be available for download on April 17th, 2026.

Engadget - Elon Musk first discussed the new messaging feature in mid-2025.

Engadget - The app has been in testing since 2025.

WHY:

Engadget - The app was developed to provide a dedicated messaging platform for X users.

HOW:

Engadget - Users can now pre-order XChat for iPhones and iPads so that it automatically downloads on their device when it comes out.

Engadget - Users can pre-order XChat on the App Store to automatically download it upon release.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 21:06 UTC)

XChat is set to launch April 17th, offering users a private space for conversation on X, complete with features like video calling. Users can pre-order the app for their iPhones and iPads, ensuring it automatically downloads when it becomes available next Friday. This new platform aims to enhance the way people communicate online.

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(UPDATED April 11, 2026 13:18 UTC)

XChat, a new standalone messaging app developed for X users, is set to launch April 17th, and will be available for download on the App Store for iPhones and iPads. This app, created under the leadership of Elon Musk, offers features like end-to-end encryption, the ability to edit and delete messages, and group chats for up to 481 members, all without ads or user tracking. Users can pre-order XChat on the App Store to ensure it automatically downloads upon its release.