X Rolls Out Audio and Video Calling Features for Non-Premium Members, Expanding Connectivity Options on the Platform

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This means that all members can now benefit from similar connectivity options as paying Premium members in the past.
X has rolled out audio and video calling features for non-premium members on the app.
X Rolls Out Audio and Video Calling Features for Non-Premium Members, Expanding Connectivity Options on the Platform

Social media giant X has just rolled out the latest array of audio and video calling features for those who are non-premium on the app. This means they can now benefit from the vast number of audio and video calls, similar to how paying Premium members could in the past. It's a huge deal, or at least that's how Elon Musk and his team of executives feel about it.

We see that expand further so getting access to the best connectivity options is as simple as can be.

They hope to roll out more audio and video options in the future and this appears to be the first step taken in the right direction. Image: @enriquebrgn / X

X first rolled out audio and video calls to its Premium members on iPhones in October of 2023. He then chose to bring that forward to those who paid across Android in the previous month. Now, we see that expand further so all members on the platform can make use of it.

Now, many commoners might be asking what's so cool about this when you can already do the same thing on your mobile device, not to mention apps like WhatsApp and Messenger. After all, nobody was waiting for X to roll this out so they could make calls.

Remember, Elon Musk mentioned how he hopes to get rid of his own phone number soon. And that's because the X app would be replacing telecom as a whole, he adds. Looking at his dedication on this front and how he has dedicated a lot of disciples to the utterance, it makes sense why it might be a huge deal after all.

But sadly, we strongly feel that not a lot of users are really going to be caring about this. In case you're not part of the majority and find this worth your time, you can kick off any audio and video calls through X connections. And that's where you see some kind of value mentioned for brands who are on the lookout to utilize the app to get the best customer service.

Not a lot of users on X would notice this. But for those in search of connectivity on the app, we do feel it might be important in terms of seeking a great strategic expansion.


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X rolling out audio and video calls to non-Premium subscribers

9to5Mac Filipe Espósito Friday, 23 February 2024 22:02
  • Unique Points
    • Soon, everyone will be able to make and receive calls with the X app.
    • `Elon Musk hopes to replace telecom with X appb
    • aAudio-video calling➓ made its way to Android devices earlier this year, but remained limited to Premium subscribers only
  • Accuracy
    • Soon, everyone will be able to make and receive calls with the X app, not just those who pay.
    • `Audio and video calling` was initially launched for iOS users last year, allowing paying subscribers to call other people through the app
    • ✓Elon Musk had previously stated that X will make audio-video calling available to everyone as soon as the company is confident in its robustness✔
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that X has made audio and video calls available to more users when it's not entirely true. The feature was initially only available to Premium subscribers but now it's being rolled out slowly to non-subscribers as well.
    • Enrique Barragan, an engineer at X, stated in a tweet that the platform is rolling out audio and video calls to non-subscribers. However, he did not specify when or how it would be available.
    • The article states that X is making audio and video calls available to more users, but the author fails to mention that this feature was previously exclusive for Premium subscribers.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the CEO of X as a source for information about the platform's new feature. This is problematic because it suggests that Linda Yaccarino has direct knowledge of how audio and video calls work on X, which may not be true. Additionally, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric when discussing users who are unhappy with the idea of receiving calls from people they don't know. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction by presenting only two options for controlling incoming calls: either receive them from everyone or turn off all calling features on X completely.
    • Bias (75%)
      The article contains a statement that X is rolling out audio and video calls to non-Premium subscribers. This can be seen as an example of monetary bias because it implies that the feature will only become available to those who pay for Premium subscription.
      • ]
        • X makes audio and video calls available to more users
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          The author has a conflict of interest with the topic 'Twitter Blue (formerly known as)', which is mentioned in the article. The author also mentions their own experience with Twitter Blue and how it helped them reach more people.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of audio and video calls as they are promoting it in their article.

            72%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            X Rolls Out Audio And Video Calling Features To All Non-Premium Members On The App

            Digital Information World LLC Thursday, 01 February 2024 00:00
            • Unique Points
              • Social media giant X has rolled out audio and video calling features to non-premium members on the app
              • `Elon Musk hopes to replace telecom with X app`
              • Brands can utilize X connections for customer service
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (30%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that X has rolled out audio and video calling features for all non-premium members on the app. However, this statement is false as it only mentions that they can now benefit from these features like premium members did before but does not mention anything about rolling them out to all non-premium users.
              • The article claims that X has rolled out audio and video calling features for all non-premium members on the app. However, this statement is false as it only mentions that they can now benefit from these features like premium members did before but does not mention anything about rolling them out to all non-premium users.
              • The article claims that Elon Musk and his team of executives feel about the matter. This is a lie by omission as there is no evidence in the article to support this claim.
            • Fallacies (70%)
              The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe Elon Musk's dedication to the X app as a 'huge deal'. They also use an appeal to authority by stating that Elon Musk mentioned how he hopes to get rid of his own phone number soon, which implies that this is a significant development. Additionally, the author uses dichotomous depiction when they describe non-premium members on the app as 'commoners' who are not waiting for X to roll out audio and video calls. The article also contains an example of a formal fallacy: hasty generalization. The author states that many commoners might be asking what's so cool about this when you can already do the same thing on your mobile device, not to mention apps like WhatsApp and Messenger. This is a broad statement that assumes all non-premium members of X are uninterested in audio and video calls, which may not be true.
              • Elon Musk mentioned how he hopes to get rid of his own phone number soon.
            • Bias (75%)
              The article contains a statement that suggests Elon Musk and his team of executives feel the expansion of audio and video calling features to non-premium members on X is a huge deal. This implies there may be some sort of bias towards premium memberships or perhaps an attempt to make non-premium users feel like they are missing out on something valuable.
              • It's a huge deal, or at least that's how Elon Musk and his team of executives feel about the matter.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              67%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              X starts giving non-paying users the ability to make audio and video calls

              Yahoo Finance Australia Pty Ltd. Mariella Moon Saturday, 24 February 2024 18:41
              • Unique Points
                • X is rolling out audio and video calling to users who do not pay for its premium subscription service
                • `Audio-video calling` made its way to Android devices earlier this year, but remained limited to Premium subscribers only
                • ✓Elon Musk had previously stated that X will make audio-video calling available to everyone as soon as the company is confident in its robustness✔
              • Accuracy
                • X introduced a new feature last year that lets users make and receive audio and video calls.
                • Soon, everyone will be able to make and receive calls with the X app, not just those who pay.
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is deceptive because it implies that X is giving non-paying users the ability to make audio and video calls when they are not. The author uses phrases like 'slowly rolling out', 'by the end of January', and 'as soon as' to create a false sense of progress and availability for this feature, while in reality it is only available for some users who have been in contact via Direct Messaging with Premium subscribers. This is a lie by omission that misleads readers about what they can expect from the app.
                • The official X support page for the feature now says that all accounts are able to make and receive calls, though both parties must have been in contact via Direct Messaging at least once
                • 'We're already seeing the "Everyone" option in there, though, ready to be picked by the most intrepid X users.'
                • Enrique Barragan, an engineer for the company, has shared the news on the platform
              • Fallacies (70%)
                The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Elon Musk wants X to be the 'everything' application. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of paying subscribers and non-paying subscribers as being able or not able to make calls.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article is biased towards the company X and its new feature of allowing non-paying users to make audio and video calls. The author uses language that portrays Elon Musk's vision for X as a positive thing, even though it may not be entirely accurate or realistic. Additionally, the author quotes an engineer from the company who is likely biased towards their employer.
                  • The article describes Elon Musk's vision for X as making it 'the everything application'
                    • The author uses language that portrays Elon Musk's vision for X as a positive thing, even though it may not be entirely accurate or realistic.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      The author of the article has a conflict of interest on the topic 'audio and video calling' as they are reporting on X starting to give non-paying users this ability. The author also has a personal relationship with Elon Musk who is mentioned in the article.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of audio and video calling as they are reporting on X's decision to give non-paying users access to this feature.