XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, is now available. X’s new iPhone and iPad app has officially arrived on the App Store. XChat has officially launched on iPhone and iPad As of Friday, April 24th, the XChat app has officially launched. Unlike the official X app, XChat is a little more at home with iOS 26 design. It even uses the iOS 26 keyboard. The X app still uses the iOS 18 version of the keyboard. Today we’re launching XChat, a standalone app for all your conversations on 𝕏. It’s fast, private, and just the beginning of what we’re building for messaging. pic.twitter.com/W3gEzd6Si2 — Benji Taylor (@benjitaylor) April 24, 2026 The App Store listing for the messaging app shows the design, including a detailed icon. XChat allows users to “chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space built for conversation,” according to the app’s description. XChat doesn’t include ads or tracking, and messaging is end-to-end encrypted.…