Elon Musk's XChat feature enables audio, video calls on X without a phone number
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XChat's encrypted feature is similar to what Meta Platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are trying to achieve. WhatsApp uses a protocol for full end-to-end encryption. Messenger and Instagram are rolling out E2E encryption across chats gradually. The shift highlights a broader trend towards user privacy and autonomy.
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