<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><p>Elon Musk's X is set to launch a new messaging app later this week as he tries to compete with China's WeChat super app.</p><h3>Claim 30% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge fund-level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with  Smart Investor Picks  </li></ul> <h2><strong>First Step in WeChat Challenge</strong></h2> <p>According to a report on <em>TechNode</em>, the instant messaging app XChat will launch on the Apple (AAPL) App Store for iPhone and iPad users on Friday, April 17. An Android release date is yet to be announced.</p> <p>According to analysts, this is the first step in Musk trying to pursue his ambition of developing a super app similar to China's WeChat, which is an all-in-one platform combining messaging, payments and services. </p> <p>XChat is believed to have begun internal testing last May and entered public beta on iOS in March this year. It will offer:</p> <ul> <li>End-to-end encryption – messages will be secured with encryption, which only the sender and receiver can read</li> <li>Voice and Video calls</li> <li>Disappearing Messages – Users can enable messages to  automatically disappear within five minutes</li> <li>Screenshot Blocking – option to prevent screenshots, helping users avoid others saving or sharing sensitive chats without permission</li> <li>Large group chats: XChat will support group conversations with up to 481 members, which could be suitable for communities, teams or large discussions</li> <li>Cross-device calling: In addition to text messaging, the app will allow users to make calls across devices, expanding its use beyond standard chat functionality.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>X Making Moves</strong></h2> <p>X recently confirmed that it is launching a feature called &#34;Smart Cashtags&#34;, which will allow users to buy and sell stocks and cryptocurrencies without ever leaving their feed. This trading launch is the centerpiece of X Money, the platform's new payments arm. Musk revealed that the system has already finished internal testing with employees and will open to a limited group of external users within the next month or two.</p> <p>Investors can track Elon Musk and his ventures on TipRanks. Click on the image below to find out more.</p> </div>

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<p>Elon Musk's X is launching a new messaging app, XChat, on April 17, aiming to compete with China's WeChat. The app will feature end-to-end encryption, voice and video calls, disappearing messages, screenshot blocking, and support for large group chats. Additionally, X is introducing "Smart Cashtags" for trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, part of its new payments feature, X Money, which will soon be available to a limited group of users after internal testing.</p>

- Elon Musk's X is launching a new messaging app called XChat on April 17, aiming to compete with China's WeChat.  
- XChat will feature end-to-end encryption, voice and video calls, disappearing messages, screenshot blocking, and support for large group chats.  
- This app marks the first step towards Musk's ambition to create a super app, while X is also introducing "Smart Cashtags" for trading stocks and cryptocurrencies within its platform.

Musk Set to Launch XChat This Week and Challenge WeChat's Super App Status