X’s standalone messaging app

Zac Hall 2026-04-24 14:46:00 9to5mac.com 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. If you’ve ever relied on X or Twitter for communicating with people through direct messages, so far the XChat app looks and feels like a huge upgrade over that experience. The app features a variety of playful XChat icons: You can also manage settings like light/dark mode, message permissions, and what the left swipe interaction action does: like or info. XChat includes a prominent button for launching the X app as well. At launch, there’s no CarPlay support for XChat. WhatsApp recently overhauled its CarPlay app to work more like Apple’s Messages app. X hasn’t released CarPlay support for Grok either, although conversational voice iPhone apps like ChatGPT and Perplexity now work in the car. Hopefully CarPlay is on the X team’s radar following the initial XChat release. What does XChat actually do? XChat allows users to “chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space built for conversation,” per the app’s description. Apple AirTag 4 Pack – Keep Track of Your Essentials For Apple ecosystem users, the Apple AirTag 4 Pack remains one of the most practical accessories available. Seamlessly integrated with the Find My network, AirTags help you track keys, bags, luggage, and more directly from your iPhone. With 41,487 global ratings, a 4.8 out of 5 star rating, and the Amazon Choice badge, this accessory has quickly become a customer favorite. Users love its ease of setup, precision finding, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Never worry about losing your valuables again, the Apple AirTags make it simple to locate your items wherever they are. View current pricing for the Apple AirTag 4 Pack on Amazon. Support Techcratic Independent. Uninfluenced. Performance-focused. Whether it’s 30-Second Tech, App Zone, Retro Rewind, Tech’s Got to Eat, or deep Techcratic analysis, every piece is built for readers who want clarity over noise. If you value that, you can support Techcratic below. Thank you. Bitcoin Support Scan the QR code with your crypto wallet app or copy and paste the below address: bc1qlszw7elx2qahjwvaryh0tkgg8y68enw30gpvge Please read the Privacy and Security Disclaimer. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, Techcratic may earn from qualifying purchases.