Elon Musk’s social media platform X is preparing to launch a new messaging service called XChat for iPhone and iPad users. The app is expected to go live later this month and is already listed for pre-order on Apple’s App Store.
XChat is being built as a separate messaging app from the main X platform, designed to focus purely on conversations. The idea is to give users a cleaner, more private space for messaging without the distractions of a social feed.
Privacy is a major selling point. The app is expected to use end-to-end encryption, meaning only the sender and receiver can read messages. It will also include features like disappearing messages, the ability to edit or delete sent texts, and options to block screenshots in chats.
XChat will also support larger group conversations, reportedly allowing hundreds of participants in a single chat. Voice and video calling will be included too, and users won’t need to share a phone number to connect.
Another key aspect is cross-device use, letting people switch smoothly between iPhone and iPad while continuing their chats. Reports also suggest the app will be ad-free and won’t track user activity, positioning it as a privacy-first alternative in the messaging space.
There are also hints that X’s AI assistant, Grok, may be integrated to help users inside chats, although some of those features may not work within encrypted conversations.
With XChat, the company is clearly aiming to move beyond traditional social media and build a more complete communication platform focused on private, secure interactions.
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