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X, formerly known as Twitter, announced on February 29 the launch of audio and video calls for all users on the platform, including non-verified and non-paying individuals. This feature allows users to initiate calls without the need for a phone number, marking a significant expansion of X's capabilities.
The official @XNews account shared this exciting news, which follows platform owner Elon Musk's earlier promise to introduce audio and video calls. Musk envisions transforming X into an "everything app," offering a wide range of functionalities from AI-powered virtual assistance to job hiring.
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- Navigate to the Direct Messages (DMs) tab.
- Choose the person you wish to call and verify their eligibility for calls.
- Tap the phone icon located at the top right corner of the screen to initiate either an audio or video call.
- Note that prior message exchanges may be necessary before some users can make their first call due to individual permissions.
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Some X users expressed concerns about the default call privacy settings, which potentially exposed their IP addresses and locations to others. To address this issue, users can customise their call privacy settings as follows:
- Open the X app on your device.
- Click on your profile icon positioned at the top left corner to access the sidebar menu.
- Scroll down and select "Settings & Support."
- Choose the "Settings and Privacy" option.
- Navigate to the "Privacy and safety" setting.
- Tap on the "Direct Messages" tab to access call settings.
- Scroll down to find the audio and video call settings.
- Toggle the switch to turn off call reception entirely if desired.
- Alternatively, customise call reception by selecting specific groups of people.
- For enhanced privacy, enable the "Enhanced call privacy" switch to conceal your IP address.
- By following these steps, X users can take control of their audio and video call privacy settings, ensuring a safer and more secure communication experience on the platform.
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