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FanCode to exclusively livestream Pakistan tour of Bangladesh in India
Mumbai: Digital sports platform FanCode will exclusively livestream all matches of Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh commencing 19 November, with the first match of the T20I series at Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. The second and third fixtures will be played on 20 and 22 November, respectively.
The digital exclusive rights will also include two test matches, first in Chattogram from 26 November, followed by a return to Dhaka for the second test starting 4 December. This will be Pakistan’s first tour to Bangladesh since 2015 and the two-match test series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship points table.
The complete schedule of the tour to watch on FanCode.
The tour will be livestreamed on the FanCode app and the official website. “For all cricket fans across India, FanCode will provide a comprehensive match experience through interactive live streaming with customisable data overlays, fastest interactive live match scores, multi-media live commentary, match highlights, and so on,” said the platform in a statement. “Through FC Stats, sports fans can access in-depth sports analytics, insights, and tips to hone their skill and knowledge on the matches, players, teams, and overall sport,” it added.
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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.
