X (formerly Twitter) is stepping up its game by bringing audio and video calling to Android users, making a grand entrance after their iOS debut last October. If you’re itching to give it a go, you might want to hit that update button on the app, as suggested by X developer Enrique Barragan. Now, here’s the lowdown – while anyone can receive calls, only the VIPs with X Premium subscriptions get the green light to make them.
As for how quickly this cool feature will reach all Android users, well, it’s a bit of a mystery. Now, about those X Premium subscriptions – they kick off at $3 a month for the “Basic” tier. What’s not crystal clear, though, is which tier holds the keys to the outbound video and audio calling kingdom. The suspense is real, folks!
Alright, here’s the scoop for all you iOS and Android champs out there. If you’re feeling the vibes of audio and video calling and want to take control, just move on over to Settings > Privacy and Safety > Direct Messages > Enable audio and video calling. It’s like your backstage pass to the cool feature party.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Once you’ve given the green light, you’re the boss. You get to decide who gets to hit you up with calls. Wanna keep it exclusive? No worries. You can set it up so only folks in your address book, those you follow, or the ones rocking those blue ticks can give you a ring.
For the VIP treatment – locking outbound calling behind X Premium. It’s like the secret sauce to entice new subscribers, especially in the midst of a bit of a slump in ad sales. They’ve pulled this move before with goodies like Tweetdeck and ad revenue sharing. But hey, even with this premium move, X isn’t shy about making some tweaks – case in point, the recent vanishing act of NFT profile pictures.
And if you’re hungry for more info, head over to the X Help Center – they’ve got the juicy details on all things audio and video calls.
