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Amazon Prime Video to entertain kids with new shows and seasons
MUMBAI: A summer blockbuster line up of four brand new shows and seasons named named ‘Atchoo’, ‘ Munki and Trunk’ and ‘Zak Storm’, in addition to ‘Astro Forice’ which has megastar Amitabh Bachchan in an animated superhero avatar are to commence on Amazon Prime Video this summer.
Kids can also watch a brand new series of Baahubali: The Lost Legends every week. This commenced on 19 May. In addition to these new shows, kids can also indulge in brand new seasons of their favourite shows like Shin Chan, Ninja Hattori, Doraemon, andOggy & the Cockroaches along with Amazon Original shows like Just Add Magic, Tumble Leaf and many others.
Family time gets even more exciting with family movies like The LEGO Movie, X-Men, The Avengers, and The Adventures of Tintin and many others.
Amazon Video India director and country head Nitesh Kripalani said, “Amazon Prime Video in India is the home of the best of kids’ entertainment content from India and the rest of the world; the preferred entertainment choice for kids and their families in India. Our summer blockbuster lineup is geared to entertain kids this summer with characters they love and can watch anywhere, anytime in a safe and ad-free environment.”
New shows on Prime Video
Baahubali: The Lost Legends
Two young brothers competed for the throne before the war with the Kalakeya, before Katappa killed Baahubali and before the death of Sivagami. One would go on to become king, and the other would go on to become a legend. Experience the secret stories from the world of Baahubali in this all new animated series – kids can watch new episodes every week starting 19 May, available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Atchoo (Season 1)
The story of Teo, a 9 year old boy with a strange way of expressing his emotions: he turns into an animal every time he sneezes. How his transformation essentially creates troubles in his life is essentially the crux of the plot of the show, which is available in English and Hindi.
Astra Force
The first animated show featuring Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role as an animated mythical hero, Astra the Immortal. When two 8-year old twins accidentally awaken an ancient super-warrior from the past, they must join him in saving the world from a new wave of giant monsters and super villains determined to rule the universe. This funny, fast-paced, action-adventure, superhero series is available in English and Hindi.
Munki and Trunk (Season 1)
One is Crafty, the other is caring. But they are the best of friends – no matter if they are facing rolling boulders, bouncing mushrooms or grumpy hedgehogs. Munki & Trunk in English and Hindi starts from 1 June.
Zak Storm
From the makers of Ben 10, Big Hero 6, Zak Storm is the new leading action franchise, set in the Bermuda Triangle with Pirates, Aliens, great adventures and comedy. Zak Storm in English and Hindi commences from 1 June.
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X launches XChat messaging app on iOS with calls and encryption
Standalone app marks shift from “everything app” vision, adds E2E messaging.
MUMBAI: From one big app to many small chats, X seems to be splitting its ambitions. X has rolled out its standalone messaging app, XChat, to iOS users, opening up a new front in its evolving product strategy. The app allows users to connect with existing X contacts through private and group messages, file sharing, as well as audio and video calls. The launch follows a limited beta phase, where the platform tested the product with a smaller user base to refine the experience. Now available publicly, XChat marks a notable pivot from earlier ambitions championed by Elon Musk to turn X into a single “everything app” combining messaging, payments, commerce and more.
Instead, the company under xAI ownership and backed by SpaceX appears to be building a suite of standalone applications, each targeting specific use cases while expanding its broader ecosystem.
At launch, XChat includes end-to-end encrypted messaging, PIN-based access, disappearing messages, and features such as message editing, deletion for all participants, and screenshot blocking. The company has also said the app is free from advertisements and tracking mechanisms, positioning it as a privacy-first alternative in a crowded messaging space.
However, security claims around the platform are likely to face scrutiny. Earlier iterations of XChat drew criticism from experts who argued it fell short of established encrypted platforms like Signal. With the wider rollout, the app is expected to undergo fresh evaluation to assess whether those concerns have been addressed.
Beyond messaging, XChat will also house X’s Communities feature, which is being discontinued on the main platform due to low usage and spam concerns. Migrating these users could provide an early boost to adoption, effectively turning XChat into both a communication and community hub.
The move underscores a broader recalibration at X less about cramming everything into one app, and more about spreading bets across multiple touchpoints, one message at a time.
