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nexGTv has acquired worldwide digital rights for RBNL’s Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga
MUMBAI: nexGTv has partnered with Reliance Broadcast Network for the worldwide digital rights of the network’s popular channels Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga. The channels will be available for viewing through nexGTv’s platform for viewers around the world, except North America, as a part of nexGTv’s paid packages.
Big Magic offers a rib-tickling line-up of comedy sitcoms which includes mythological and historical comedies, stand-up acts and comedy blockbuster films, along with weekend and festive specials. On the other hand, Big Magic Ganga provides regional entertainment which is focused on audiences from Jharkhand, Bihar and the Purvanchal Region of India.
Talking about the collaboration, nexGTV COO Abhesh Verma said, “We, at nexGTv, have always endeavoured to provide the most personalised entertainment options to our viewership across the globe. Our partnership with Reliance Broadcast Network, which is one of the leading television networks in the country, further highlights our commitment to keep expanding the already extensive library of India-centric content available on our platform. We are confident that the Indian expat population will appreciate this latest addition of even more tailored regional and genre-specific content to their entertainment options.”
With the move, nexGTv will also widen its viewership amongst children and teens by engaging them with shows like Baal Krishna, Naya Akbar Birbal and Vikram aur Munja. Both Big Magic and BIG Magic Ganga can be enjoyed by nexGTv users on all platforms, including mobile and web.
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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.
