Posted by On Thursday, Elon Musk, founder of the social media platform X, announced that the microblogging app would soon include video and voice chats.
Remember that in July, Musk and his newly appointed chief executive, Linda Yaccarino, said that Twitter would be rebranded as X, and that it would become a “everything app” similar to China’s WeChat, allowing users to do everything from communicate with friends to manage their bank accounts.
Musk announced in a post on the site that “video & audio calls coming to X,” though he did not provide a release date.
The calling functions, he promised, would be cross-platform (iOS, Android, Mac, PC) and would not require a phone number.
The billionaire went on to say that “X is the effective global address book.” That combination of elements is unmatched.
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