Elon Musk said on Thursday that video and voice calls are coming to X, previously known as Twitter.
Musk did not announce the official rollout or launch date. Musk said the feature will work on all major platforms including iOS, Android, PC and Mac and “no phone number is needed.”
Elon claimed this will turn the platform into “the effective global address book,” although he did not specify how the feature will work and what safeguards are in place to avoid potential abuse.
With the addition of calls and video it will put X direct in competition with other social media apps.
It’s unknown at this time if Musk will restrict this feature to X Blue subscribers who pay the platform per month as he has done with other new features or be available for all users to enjoy.
Video & audio calls coming to X:
– Works on iOS, Android, Mac & PC
– No phone number needed
– X is the effective global address bookThat set of factors is unique.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 31, 2023
