On April 24, 2023, Elon Musk's company X launched XChat, a new instant messaging app aimed at providing a secure alternative to popular platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. The app, available for iPhone and iPad users running iOS 26 or newer, emphasizes user privacy with features such as end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and the ability to edit or delete messages for all participants in a conversation. Users can easily set up XChat by signing in with their existing X accounts, creating a security PIN, and granting necessary permissions. The introduction of XChat comes at a time when WhatsApp faces scrutiny over privacy allegations, including claims that it intercepted private messages and shared them with third parties. Musk has criticized WhatsApp, urging users to switch to XChat for better privacy. With no ads and a commitment to not track users, XChat aims to attract those concerned about their messaging privacy.