X DMs Replacement

Introduction to XChat

X DMs may soon become a thing of the past. On Tuesday, a company software engineer posted on the platform that the entire DM system will be gone soon. However, this does not mean that the company is getting rid of messaging altogether. Instead, it is replacing the current system with a new, full-fledged chatting system called XChat.

Details of XChat

X Software Engineer Zach Warunek replied to a user who asked if XChat would replace message requests. Warunek clarified that XChat would replace the entire DM system, stating "No, not like request messages but like the whole entire DM’s will be gone soon." When Engadget contacted Warunek to ask about a timeframe for the feature, there was no immediate response, but the article will be updated if more information becomes available.

XChat Features and Leaks

These are not the first rumors about XChat. Earlier this year, the X account @xDaily posted a screenshot showing an XChat icon instead of Messages in the platform’s sidebar. In February, owner Elon Musk wrote that he would discontinue his phone number and only use X for texts and calls within a few months. Additionally, @swak_12 posted screenshots this month showing a PIN verification screen for XChat, similar to secure messaging apps like Signal. Another alleged leak posted by @P4mui includes more screenshots and a list of XChat features, such as fully encrypted end-to-end messaging, file transfers, and the ability to unread messages and delete individual ones for all users.

Conclusion

The replacement of X DMs with XChat is a significant development for the platform. With its full-fledged chatting system and advanced features, XChat is expected to provide a more seamless and secure messaging experience for users. As more information becomes available, it will be interesting to see how XChat is received by the public and how it compares to other messaging apps.