The emergence of a new X/Twitter account, presumably linked to the company, has reignited discussions about the platform’s potential expansion into a comprehensive “everything app.” This speculation aligns with owner Elon Musk’s ambition to emulate aspects of WeChat, a dominant app in the Chinese market.
Moreover, the social media giant has expanded its feature set by enabling video and audio calling for Android users, a capability that was previously available exclusively for iOS users.
Since Elon Musk’s takeover in 2022, his vision for X (still popularly known as Twitter) to mirror WeChat’s functionality in the West has faced various challenges. Despite this, progress is evident as the platform recently introduced an in-app calls feature for Android, encroaching on the territory of messaging apps like WhatsApp.
A significant stride towards Musk’s “everything app” goal could be the newly established “Payments” or @XPayments account. With its official “X” badge, it’s implied that this is an official channel by the company, potentially set to handle transaction-related functions in the future.
Although the @XPayments account was only created in January 2024 and has not made any posts or media uploads to date, the anticipation surrounding its purpose is palpable. It’s suggested that its features, like the new audio and video calling option, might be exclusive to subscribers of the X Premium service, indicated by the account’s gold tick.
The inception of the @XPayments account has further ignited speculation that Twitter may soon support full in-app transactions, potentially incorporating cryptocurrency as a payment form akin to Dogecoin transactions on the Tesla merchandise web-store.
Deirdre O Donnell, a Senior Tech Writer with a background in biomedical sciences and biotech experience, is closely monitoring these developments. With a large portfolio of over 7000 articles since 2018, O Donnell continues to explore the latest in electronics, gadgets, and technology innovations. Her diverse interests span from imaging and astronomy to embracing new streaming platforms. As an enthusiast of innovation and an avid coffee drinker, she encourages readers to stay tuned and share the article as every link can help fuel further discussion.
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