The popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has expanded its communication features to include audio and video calls within its Android application. This addition comes shortly after the feature was made available to iOS users in October 2023. Elon Musk, the owner of X, through his company’s staff, announced this new development on the platform itself, indicating that the rollout would be gradual and might take several days before all users have access.
For now, these audio and video calling capabilities are exclusive to members with Premium subscriptions. These users are the only ones able to initiate the calls, but the receiving end is open to all users, including those with the free version of the X app. This approach contrasts with other social media giants like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, which offer audio and video calling services at no extra cost. Alongside this feature, X has recently implemented charges for users wishing to create posts, marking a strategic effort to curb the number of bots on its platform.
Users eager to experience the new audio and video call features will need to ensure their X app is updated to the latest version. As of now, detailed information about the specific app version containing these features has not been disclosed. However, the employee from X advises users to check for any available updates to their app to enjoy the new functionalities.
For visual guidance and further information on utilizing these features, a relevant video is available at the following link: .
As the roll-out progresses, Android users can anticipate joining their iOS counterparts in enjoying a more interconnected experience on the X platform through the convenience of in-app audio and video calls.
