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What to stream this weekend? Top 8 releases you should look out for
Mumbai: Weekend is here but the increasing temperature is not letting you out to have fun, right? Don’t worry! OTT platforms are all up to help you with a fresh content line up for this weekend.
With OTT players sorting out your weekend with exciting new titles, you can actually have a good time at home with family and friends. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other OTT platforms have new shows and films that you can hook up to right away.
What makes this weekend special is that platforms have something to offer from all genres including a Hindi thriller “Bachchan Pandey,” the international show “The Kardashians,” a criminal suspense drama “Mai” and many more.
IndianTelevision.com has jotted down a list of fresh content to watch on different streaming platforms.
Take a look!
“The Kardashians” (Disney+ Hotstar)
If you’re a Kardashian fan and want to peek into their life, “The Kardashians” will be a perfect watch for you this weekend. The show was released on 14 April and you can watch it out on Disney+ Hotstar. The high-profile entertainment series brings on screen some glimpse of the life of Kardhasian sisters- Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian, their half-sisters- Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and their mother, Kris Jenner and some of their partners including Travis Barker, Scott Disick, and others. The Kardashians was released on 14 April.
“Choose or Die” (Netflix)
“Choose or Die” is a horror thriller starring Asa Butterfield, Iola Evans, Eddie Marsan, and Robert Englund. It is an overwhelming British movie directed by Toby Meakins.
“Mai” (Netflix)
“Mai” is one of the most awaited web-series on Netflix. Featuring the popular Indian television actress Sakshi Tawar, the series brings on screen the story of a mother who turns merciless to find her daughter’s killer. “Mai” brings a perfect amalgamation of various emotions for the Indian viewers.
“Anatomy of a Scandal” (Netflix)
This anthology drama miniseries developed by David E is a story of a parliamentary minister James Whitehouse is a happily married man with a loving family home, then a scandalous secret comes to light. “Anatomy of a Scandal” is full of drama and suspense to keep you entertained this weekend.
“Bachchan Pandey” (Amazon Prime Video)
If you’re a fan of Bollywood, “Bachchan Pandey” will be your perfect resort for this weekend. Starring Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon, this film released on 18 March on big screen and is now available on Amazon Prime Video too. It is a story of a budding director trying to research a merciless gangster to make a film on gangster life.
“Not So Pretty” (HBO Max)
“Not So Pretty” is a mini TV documentary now available on HBO Max. If you’re looking for a light entertainment option for the weekend, you should definitely watch it. It features an investigation into the trillion-dollar cosmetics, beauty, and personal care industry.
“Heirs to the Land” (Netflix)
If you’re a fan of Spanish TV shows you can watch “Heirs to the Land,” which reads as Los herederos de la tierra in Spanish. The series is based on a novel of the same name. It is a well shot Spanish period drama following in the vein of its prequel series, Cathedral of the Sea.
“Outer Range” (Amazon Prime Video)
Most awaited American thriller is now live for the audience on Amazon Prime Video. “Outer Range” presents a western family saga with hints of wry humor and supernatural mystery. The first season has a total of 8 episodes, two have released this week. Remaining six episodes will be released in coming weeks, with two each week.
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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.
