Elon Musk claims that Twitter users will be able to call each other without using phone numbers, and calls are coming to X.

 

“Elon Musk the owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, will soon add a calling feature that would enable users to call each other without exposing their phone numbers, according to Elon Musk.Works on Mac, PC, Android, iOS

                                                            No need for a phone number

 The richest man in the world wrote in his post that "X is the practical global address book" and described these elements as "unique."

 

Users of the Elon Musk-run social media network X (previously Twitter) will soon be able to call their contacts without giving out their phone numbers. Video and voice calls will soon be available on X for all customers, including those using iOS, Android, and desktop, the company revealed in a recent blog post.

The official tweet that shared the information on the platform states, "Video & audio calls coming to X: Works on iOS, Android, Mac & PC, X serves as the world's functional address book, therefore a phone number is not required. These particular factors are special.

The video calling option will reportedly be found in the upper right corner of the Direct Message (DM) menu, where the new capabilities are reportedly accessible. Similar to other platforms like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, the new DM menu will have a similar style.

Earlier, CEO Linda Yaccarino announced the announcement in an interview with CNBC, stating that the new capabilities would "enhance communication on the platform" and "provide users with more ways to connect with one another."

An image of the new DM menu, which depicts the video calling option, was also posted on Twitter by design engineer Andrea Conway of X. Next to the current options for sending text messages, images, and videos, the option may be found in the upper right corner of the menu.

In the upcoming weeks, all users should start receiving the enhanced voice and video calling features.

It's important to note that the new feature aims to improve platform communication. As the platform already supports calling across its various platforms, including Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, it is also considered as a potent answer to rival Meta.

Elon Musk had previously discussed his goals for turning X into a one-stop shop for users. The CEO of Tesla has frequently stated that he wants to enable users to transmit payments, view films, express themselves in lengthy postings, subscribe to their favourite producers, and even keep money.

Musk has already made considerable strides in achieving these objectives. For instance, Twitter just began paying creators a portion of their revenue, and it now accepts two-hour long films.

Along with these modifications, Musk has also unveiled a brand-new professional networking function dubbed "Hirings." With a verified space for job searchers and companies, this tool, which is comparable to LinkedIn, seeks to streamline the recruiting process.

Only verified organizations—those that have been reviewed by Twitter—will have access to X Hirings. This will make it possible for job seekers to locate jobs in a secure environment.

The company's profile will feature the employment openings, which can be found by using various search parameters like location and keyword. On Twitter, job seekers may submit direct applications, and employers can get in touch with them there.

Following Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, telling CNBC in an interview that the platform would be receiving a video calling capability, Musk made this announcement.

Think about what has happened after the transaction," Yaccarino added, alluding to Musk's $44 billion purchase of Twitter, Inc. (formerly known as X Corp.) in October 2022.

"You look at video," the former NBCUniversal executive continued, "and you will soon be able to make video chat calls without having to give your phone number to anyone on the platform." The former NBCUniversal executive joined the internet giant earlier this year, in June.

Meanwhile, the business has added a number of new features to the social media service after rebranding Twitter as "X" in July and swapping out the recognisable blue bird logo for a "X."