Twitter(X) has been making waves to introduce audio and video call features. Finally, the wait is over, as the social media giant has rolled out this highly anticipated functionality.
As of now, this feature is exclusive to iOS devices, leaving Android users and others eagerly waiting for their turn.
The quiet launch of this feature happened a day ago, catching many users by surprise as they discovered it nestled within the app’s direct message section. There was no official announcement at the time, but the excitement in the air was conspicuous.
The news gained official confirmation when company owner Elon Musk made the announcement on X, though he was quick to mention that this is just the early version of what’s to come. This suggests that the platform has big plans for enhancing the way its users communicate.
With this update, the iOS app offers users the chance to “take messaging to the next level” by enabling audio and video calls. Users have the flexibility to decide who can call them – whether it’s contacts from their address book, people they follow, or verified users.
Back in August, X CEO Linda Yaccarino hinted at the launch of video calls, without specifying an exact release date. She emphasized that this feature is a part of the platform’s transition into becoming an “everything app,” indicating a broader and more versatile user experience.
One persistent question is whether this new feature will be available to all users or exclusively to those with an X Premium membership. Details on this front are yet to be clarified, leaving users curious about the accessibility of this feature.
Elon Musk took to X to provide more insight into the functionality of this new feature. He confirmed its compatibility with iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, and notably, no phone number is required to utilize it. Musk sees this as a significant step towards transforming the platform into an “effective global address book,” hinting at a broader vision for X’s role in the digital realm.
This is only the early version of the feature, so we can expect it to evolve further over time, although the specifics of these developments remain shrouded in mystery. As X continues to redefine itself, its users are in for an exciting journey of communication innovation, with audio and video calls being just the tip of the iceberg.
