X, formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly developing a new feature called 'X Chat', aimed at expanding its direct messaging capabilities to compete with messaging platforms like WhatsApp. This development aligns with Elon Musk's vision of transforming X into an all-in-one messaging platform. The feature is speculated to replace the existing Messages tab on the platform, with indications that it will combine direct messages with another service under the 'X Chat' banner, enhancing its DM capabilities.