XChat Launch Delayed to April 23, 2026
X Corp. has pushed the App Store launch from April 17 to April 23, giving the team extra time ahead of public release.
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Why XChat Still Requires iOS 26
The release delay does not change the hardware gate: you still need iOS 26 or later to install and run XChat.
What XChat's Encryption Promise Actually Means
XChat says private chats are end-to-end encrypted by default, but protocol transparency and independent auditing are still incomplete.