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XChat launches on iPhone and iPad April 17

XChat, X's standalone messaging app, launches on iPhone and iPad on April 17. The App Store listing previews its design and promotes it for encrypted chats.

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XChat launches on iPhone and iPad April 17
XChat, X's standalone messaging app, launches on iPhone and iPad on April 17.

An App Store listing reveals a preview of the app's design, including a detailed icon, and confirms the release date.

XChat announced the news on April 10 via Twitter: "Your encrypted chats deserve their own app. Pre-order now." The post includes a link and image.
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