Elon Musk Launches XChat with Calling Support to Compete with WhatsApp and iMessage

Elon Musk has officially launched XChat, a new encrypted messaging feature built into X (formerly Twitter). According to Moneycontrol, this new feature offers private messaging, audio and video calling, vanishing messages, and file sharing, bringing X into direct competition with messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Apple iMessage.

Musk shared the news through a post on X, stating that XChat is a big step toward turning the platform into a full-fledged communication app. Currently available only to a limited group of beta testers, the feature is expected to roll out more widely soon, though no exact date has been given.

Reasons Why the New XChat Platform Is Special

The developers of XChat used Rust to write the program entirely from scratch. It is recognized for working fast and securely with both memory management and data protection. Elon Musk said that the app now uses encryption like that of Bitcoin to provide an extra barrier to intruders. Hence, all chats on XChat are protected by end-to-end encryption, so they can be viewed only by the two parties who are chatting.

The vanishing messages are among the best features XChat has to offer. Now, users can set messages to automatically delete after some time, so they can choose how private their conversations are. WhatsApp and Telegram are just two of the messaging apps that already support disappearing messages, and more users are now considering them due to privacy concerns.

XChat also stands out because it allows people to make both audio and video calls. You are not required to have a mobile number to use cross-platform calling. It allows users to use a simple username or handle to connect with each other.

File sharing is also within XChat, with no file limits mentioned; users can send any file type. XChat aims to let you work smoothly with documents, photos, videos, or any file format for both home and office use.

A Step Toward Musk’s Super App Dream

The launch of XChat is not just about messaging. It is part of Elon Musk’s larger plan to turn X into a “super app”, an all-in-one platform for communication, social networking, and digital payments. Musk has often mentioned his inspiration from China’s WeChat, which combines chat, social feeds, banking, and shopping into one single application.

In his announcement, Musk said, “All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages, and the ability to send any kind of file. Also, audio/video calling. This is built on Rust with (Bitcoin-style) encryption, a whole new architecture.” This shows how seriously the company is investing in privacy, security, and user experience.

Now, only a select group of users can access XChat, but the company has promised a full rollout shortly. As X continues to expand its features, the addition of encrypted messaging and calling marks a major move in the messaging app market. It places the new XChat platform alongside other well-known apps like WhatsApp and iMessage.

With XChat, Elon Musk is taking another bold step toward transforming X from a simple social media site into a powerful, all-in-one digital platform. Whether or not it will replace the apps people already use daily remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Musk is determined to make XChat a serious player in the world of digital communication.