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xAI Updates: April 13, 2026

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1. XChat Standalone Messaging App Listed on App Store with Grok AI Integration

xAI. X’s standalone encrypted messaging app XChat appeared on the App Store with a confirmed April 17 launch date, featuring end-to-end encryption built in Rust, no ads or tracking, disappearing messages, video calling, group chats, and screenshot blocking. Grok AI integration has already begun appearing in X Chat, allowing users to long-press messages and “Ask Grok” for real-time analysis, with the app requiring an X account and initially available on iPhone and iPad only. Source