Nigeria, June 3 -- Tesla boss, Elon Musk has launched a new messaging app called XChat, aiming to challenge WhatsApp, Telegram, and other top messaging platforms.

The app is part of his bigger plan to turn X (formerly known as Twitter) into an all-in-one super app.

With features like encrypted chats, disappearing messages, and file sharing without needing a phone number, many people are asking: can XChat really take over from WhatsApp and Telegram?

XChat allows users to chat safely using end-to-end encryption.

It also lets them send vanishing messages, share all types of files, and make voice or video calls.

Unlike WhatsApp, users don't need to link their phone number. This means they can stay more private and still connect with othe...