Elon Musk Confirms X Will Launch a New Messaging Feature to Compete with WhatsApp
Elon Musk has confirmed that X (formerly known as Twitter) will introduce a new messaging feature, allowing users to utilize the platform solely for direct messaging (DMs) without needing to post publicly.
This new functionality will completely separate DMs from public posts, providing users with a more focused private communication experience.
"Direct messages will be decoupled from public posts, so if all you want to do is use this platform for messaging, without making public posts, you can do that," Musk explained, highlighting the flexibility that this tool will offer.
With this update, X aims to offer a more private and competitive alternative in the messaging app landscape, catering to users who prefer personal interactions without public engagement, while also competing with WhatsApp, owned by Meta. There is no set release date for this feature yet.
Top 5 Most Used Messaging Apps: WhatsApp: The world’s most popular messaging app, owned by Meta, with over 2 billion active users. Known for its simplicity, end-to-end encryption, video calls, and group features.
Facebook Messenger: Also owned by Meta, Messenger has about 1.3 billion users. It integrates directly with Facebook and offers features like video calls, games, and payments.
WeChat: The dominant app in China with over 1.2 billion users. Beyond messaging, WeChat enables payments, taxi bookings, food orders, and much more, functioning like a multi-purpose app.
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Telegram: With over 700 million active users, Telegram is known for its privacy focus, ability to handle large groups, and support for sharing large files.
iMessage: Exclusive to Apple devices, iMessage boasts a significant user base, estimated at around 1 billion. It's recognized for its end-to-end encryption and deep integration with the Apple ecosystem.