Video calling feature coming soon to Twitter, X CEO Linda Yaccarino confirms – BusinessToday

Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X (previously known as Twitter), has officially confirmed that video chat functionality will soon be introduced to the platform. During an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen, Yaccarino mentioned that users will soon have the ability to engage in video chat calls without the need to share their phone numbers. This move is in line with Yaccarino and Musk’s vision of transforming X into an all-encompassing application, encompassing features such as extended video content, payment services, and subscriptions for creators. This announcement comes after a post by X designer Andrea Conway earlier in the week. She wrote, “Just called someone on X,” accompanied by four exploding-head emojis. While the initial post didn’t explicitly specify whether the call was voice or video, it is now apparent that she was referring to video calls. It remains uncertain how X’s video call feature will stand out in a market already saturated with video chat options like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Apple FaceTime. However, Musk and Yaccarino view X as more than just a social media platform. They are working to reshape it into a real-time digital hub for various forms of media, communication, and financial transactions. Yaccarino
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