X Knocks Down Paywall, Lets Everyone Chat Face-to-Face!
Calling all X users! Brace yourselves for a game-changer. The social media giant just dropped a bombshell update: free audio and video calls for everyone!
That’s right, say goodbye to the paywall. Whether you’re a seasoned X veteran or a curious newcomer, you can now connect with anyone on the platform, voice-to-voice or face-to-face, absolutely free.
audio and video calling are now available to everyone on X! who are you calling first? PIC.TWITTER.COM/DYVB7ZRRBY
— News (@XNews) FEBRUARY 28, 2024
This move is X’s bold bid to reignite user engagement and reclaim its crown. By fostering deeper connections through video and audio calls, X hopes to keep users glued to the platform and recapture the hearts (and wallets) of lost users and advertisers.
But X isn’t aiming to be just another social butterfly. They’re setting their sights on established giants like Zoom and WhatsApp, offering a familiar yet unique calling experience. However, for now, the experience is limited to mobile devices and may not boast the full feature-set of its competitors.
Facing a recent dip in user activity and ad revenue, X is hoping this free calling feature will be the key to turning the tide. To get started, simply fire up the X app on your phone, head to your DMs, tap the phone icon, and choose your calling weapon: audio or video. The person you’re calling will receive a notification, and if they miss it, no worries, a friendly missed call alert will be waiting.
But wait, there’s more! X is prioritizing user privacy with a brand-new feature: “Enhanced Call Privacy.” This nifty setting will keep your IP address hidden from those you call and vice versa, adding an extra layer of security.
The news has sparked excitement among X users, many already plotting their first free call adventures. However, some concerns linger, with whispers of potential spam calls and an influx of irrelevant video content raising eyebrows. X assures users that they remain in control, offering options to manage who can call them and curate their content feed. They also ask users to report abusive behavior to make sure the platform stays safe and fun for everyone.
This update marks a significant step for X, aiming to transform it into a more interactive and engaging platform. Whether it will be enough to propel X back to its former glory is yet to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: X users can now connect face-to-face, for free, and that’s a conversation starter worth exploring.
