Sep 01, 2023 10:37:00

Elon Mask reveals that X (old Twitter) plans to add voice & video call function that does not require a phone number

Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter and renamed it to X, revealed that he plans to add voice and video calling functions to X.

X users will soon be able to make calls without sharing phone numbers | Technology News - The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/x-formerly-twitter-set-to-introduce-video-and-audio-calling-features-8917508/

X (formerly Twitter) will support video calling soon | Android Central
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/x-video-call-support-coming

On August 31, 2023, Mr. Musk announced on his X account that he was adding voice and video calling features to X. According to Mr. Mask, this calling feature will work on iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, and will be available without a phone number.

Video & audio calls coming to X:

- Works on iOS, Android, Mac & PC
- No phone numbers needed
- X is the effective global address book

That set of factors is unique.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 31, 2023

When asked by a user, ``Is it encrypted?'' regarding this call feature, Musk replied, ``Although it's not the case at first, we will add a feature that allows you to dynamically turn encryption on and off.'' 'There is a slight time lag with encryption. However, for most users, encryption is not important and call quality is their priority.' It has been revealed that users will be able to switch at will.

Not at first, but we will add the ability to turn encryption on or off dynamically.

There is necessarily a slight lag for encryption. Most of the time, encryption isn't important and quality of call is better.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 31, 2023

Musk is not the first to announce that X plans to add calling functionality. In an interview with CNBC in early August 2023, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said, ``Soon, you will be able to video chat with anyone on the platform (X) without giving out your phone number.'' He revealed that he plans to add a video call function to X.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino explains reason for getting rid of Twitter name
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/10/x-corp-ceo-linda-yaccarino-says-she-has-autonomy-under-elon-musk.html

In addition, Andrea Conway, who works as a designer at X, has released a concept design for the audio/video call function that will be added to X. According to this, a call icon will be added to the upper right of X's direct message (DM), and it will be possible to make voice and video calls from here.