The most awaited X video and audio calls are finally rolling out to users. However, these new communication features are not available to everybody since only selected people can access them.
In August, X CEO Linda Yaccarino already confirmed the arrival of video and audio calls on the social media platform. She said that X users will soon be able to make chat calls without providing their mobile numbers.
In this photo illustration, a phone screen displays a photo of Elon Musk with the Twitter logo shown in the background, on October 4, 2022, in Washington, DC. - Elon Musk has offered to push through with his buyout of Twitter at the original agreed price.
After just around two months, Elon Musk's social media company kept its promise. Here are all the latest details you need to know about X's new comms enhancements.
Some X Users Can Finally Make Video, Audio Calls
The Verge reported that some X users can now use the platform's latest audio and video calls. It added that numerous of their staff are included among the lucky selected users to try the new comms enhancements.
"Audio and video calls are here!" said the social media platform in the notification it sent to X users.
If you are among the selected users, you can visit your app's settings and turn on the new "Enable audio and video calling" toggle. After activating this feature, you can choose who you want to call.
You can choose one of the options below or click all of them if you are comfortable making calls with these X users:
- People in your address book
- People you follow
- Verified users
After that, just click the phone icon, which is located in the top right corner of your screen. Once you click that button, you can either make a video or audio call.
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When Will X Video, Audio Calls Roll Out Globally?
The new Twitter logo rebranded as X, is pictured in Paris on July 24, 2023. Twitter launched its new logo on July 24, 2023, replacing the blue bird with a white X on a black background as the Elon Musk-owned company moves toward rebranding as X. Founded in 2006, Twitter takes its name from the sound of birds chattering.
As of press time, Elon Musk hasn't confirmed when will the new video and audio calls roll out globally. But, the social media company could be doing this soon since it teases the enhancements with a cryptic post.
"Ready for it...?" said the online platform before some users spotted the new comms features.
However, Engadget reported that X's track record of creating a safe online community is not a good one at all. Because of this, many critics are questioning the platform's decision to roll out the video and audio call features.
Meanwhile, some users said that they want X to replace the new audio and video calls with Circles, which is expected to be removed before October ends.
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