Twitter Video Calling: In an exciting development, Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform now known as ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), has confirmed that video and audio calls are on the horizon for the platform. Although a specific launch date remains undisclosed, Musk’s announcement has ignited anticipation among users.
Musk revealed, “Works on iOS, Android, Mac, & PC. No phone number is needed. X is the effective global address book.” He highlighted these features as uniquely distinguishing the upcoming calling functionality.
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This declaration from Musk closely follows a recent interview with Linda Yaccarino, X’s CEO. Yaccarino had indicated that the platform would soon incorporate video calling capabilities. Referring to the timeline of events since Musk’s acquisition of X’s parent company X Corp. in a $44 billion deal in October 2022, Yaccarino stated, “Think what has happened since the acquisition.”
The former executive of NBCUniversal, Yaccarino joined the tech giant earlier this year in June. She elaborated, “You look at video, and you will soon be able to make video chat calls without having to give your phone number to anyone on the platform.” This insight into the forthcoming feature underscores the company’s commitment to privacy and user-friendly interaction.
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The transformation of Twitter into ‘X’ last July, accompanied by the replacement of the iconic blue bird logo with an ‘X,’ marked a pivotal shift. Since then, the platform has been on a spree of introducing new and innovative features to enrich the social media experience.
With the impending addition of video and audio calling, ‘X’ is clearly aiming to provide its users with a holistic and dynamic platform. As Musk’s vision comes to fruition, the platform’s evolution continues to intrigue and captivate its vast user base.
Stay tuned for further updates as ‘X’ prepares to reshape the way we communicate, bringing a new dimension to the social networking landscape.
Note: This article is an analysis of the recent announcement and its implications. Stay tuned for more detailed information and updates regarding the upcoming video and audio calling features on ‘X.’
