Rabat – The platform formerly known as Twitter, now referred to as X, has silently introduced a groundbreaking feature that enables users to engage in video and audio calls.
Users began discovering the feature tucked away within the direct message section of the app on Wednesday, sparking intrigue and excitement. However, there has been no official announcement regarding the introduction of this new capability.
Importantly, users are given the freedom to customize their accessibility settings, choosing whether to accept calls from contacts in their address book, people they follow, or verified users.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino, who had hinted at this feature’s arrival back in August, has not disclosed a specific release date. However, she emphasized that this addition is part of X’s ongoing transformation into an “everything app.”
The question remains whether this new feature will be accessible to all X users or if it will be exclusive to those with an X Premium membership.
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When X initially revealed that users would soon be able to make calls, Elon Musk took to the platform to explain the mechanics. He emphasized that this feature will be available across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, and most importantly, no phone number will be required to use it.
Musk envisions this feature as a stepping stone towards turning the platform into “the effective global address book.”
Since Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform one year ago, he has spearheaded numerous changes and improvements. During the summer, he announced the discontinuation of account-blocking capabilities and introduced the paid blue subscription model, which restricts access to the feature formerly known as Tweetdeck to Blue subscribers.
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp have offered voice and video calling capabilities for several years. However, X’s entrance into this space is poised to reshape the landscape of digital communication and social interaction.
