X Replaces DMs with "Chat" Secure Messaging Platform Featuring End-to-End Encryption
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Summary
X (formerly Twitter) has rebranded its direct messaging feature as "Chat," introducing a new secure messaging platform with end-to-end encryption, file sharing, disappearing messages, message editing/deletion capabilities, and screenshot notifications. The feature is currently rolling out on iOS and web platforms.
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· 3 pulledX has replaced DMs with 'Chat,' an all-new secure messaging platform.
It adds end-to-end encryption, file sharing, disappearing messages, the ability to edit/delete, and screenshot notifications.
Rolling out now on iOS and Web.
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