Source: Agencies
The “X” application (formerly Twitter) has begun offering a new feature that allows users to participate in video and audio calls with each other on the platform.
This feature represents the platform’s latest expansion since CEO Elon Musk took the reins nearly a year ago this week.
This new feature was revealed on Wednesday, and the exact scope of the availability of voice and video calls on “X”, as well as whether non-privileged users can access it, is still unclear.
Elon Musk, through his personal account, re-published a blog post in which he said: “At the present time, the feature is only available on the iOS operating system and is on by default. By default, you can receive calls from the accounts you follow.”
The blog post stated that to turn on video and voice calls on “X”, go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then to Direct Messages, and choose to enable voice and video calls.
A number of users posted screenshots of the final notification they received when opening the app on October 26, which stated, “Voice and video calls are available here.”
Last August, Musk announced that “X” was working on capabilities to provide voice and video communication, indicating a move towards transforming the platform into a “comprehensive application,” and confirmed that these communication features would be compatible with iOS, “Android,” Mac systems, and PC. Highlighting that a phone number was not required at that time.
Although X did not make an official announcement regarding the launch of these features, the company hinted at this through vague posts, such as “Are you ready for this…?” Shortly before its appearance.