The official XChat account tweeted on Friday that the standalone messaging app will launch on Apple’s iPhone and iPad on April 17. The app emphasizes privacy and security, employing end-to-end encryption technology and promising no ads and no tracking of user data.
According to the official description, XChat will provide users with a private and focused conversational environment, promising no advertisements and no tracking of user activity, and that message transmission will use end-to-end encryption technology.
In terms of features, the app offers several tools to enhance privacy. According to a blog post cited by Free Tech News, users can enable anti-screenshot functionality to prevent chat content from being maliciously intercepted; the self-destructing message feature allows users to send messages that automatically disappear.
Furthermore, the app meets diverse communication needs by supporting group chat and video calls.
