"X" (formerly Twitter) officially unveiled its long-promised feature earlier (November 15th).New chat platformThe system will replace the existing Direct Messages service with a "Chat" feature. This major update will incorporate all the features found in other mainstream messaging apps, including voice and video calls, file sharing, editing and deleting sent messages, and more privacy-focused end-to-end encryption and screenshot notifications.
iOS and web versions will be released first, with Android versions following later.
"X" indicates that the new chat platform, named "Chat," will be rolled out to iOS and web users starting today, while the Android version is marked as "coming soon."
In addition, "X" also revealed that it is developing a "voice memo" feature, which will support users to exchange audio messages in the future.
Say hello to Chat – all-new secure messaging on X.
• end-to-end encrypted chats and file sharing
• edit, delete, or make messages disappear
• block screenshots and get notified of attempts
• no ads. no tracking. total privacy. pic.twitter.com/7dmDEDkYvO— Chat (@chat) November 14, 2025
Encryption capabilities have been expanded, but it is admitted that it does not protect against relay attacks.
However, the process of "X" pushing forward the "Chat" feature has not been smooth sailing. An early version of encrypted messaging was launched earlier this year, but it was suspended in May due to unexplained issues. The official version released this time seems to have resolved some of the earlier limitations.
According to the technical support article published by "X", group messages and media files can already be encrypted. However, "X" also stated that the metadata content is not currently encrypted, meaning that related relay data, including recipient information, will not be encrypted. "X" also stated that it is currently developing a function to help users verify the authenticity of encrypted conversations.
