X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
X has begun testing a standalone X Chat app for iOS, launching an initial beta through Apple’s TestFlight that quickly filled its first 1,000 slots before expanding to 5,000 users. The app separates X’s direct messaging service from the main social platform, signaling a shift away from Elon Musk’s earlier “everything app” vision. While X claims X Chat offers end-to-end encryption, security experts have previously questioned its robustness compared to apps like Signal. An Android version is expected soon, and chats will sync across the X app and web platform.