Highlights

• Twitter has officially rebranded to X, updating its web address to X.com.
• Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion and announced the rebranding in July 2023.
• The transition includes redirection from Twitter.com to X.com.
• The rebranding reflects Musk’s long-standing affinity for the letter ‘X’.

The social networking site once called Twitter has now officially completed its transition to X.

The web address has been updated from Twitter.com to X.com, marking a pivotal change that confirms the completion of a rebranding effort that first began nearly a year ago.

The tech billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter for a whopping $44 billion in October 2022 and announced a rebranding of the social media platform as X as far back as July 2023.

Since the letter ‘X’ is part of Musk’s entrepreneurial journey since 1999, it holds a special place in his heart.

Twitter’s Transition to X

A move to the old Twitter.com domain will result in a user getting redirected to Musk’s website of choice because of the transition to X.com.

However, the nature of redirection can vary by browser and form of login.

There is a notice on the X login page that assures users that the change in the URL “won’t impact your privacy settings or data protection safeguards,” reports The Verge.

The shift to the name X.com has been one of the most complicated aspects of Musk’s rebranding efforts.

The new branding on X first rolled out in the platform’s official account, mobile apps, and subscriptions.

However, the URLs continued to point to Twitter.com until recently.

Why is Musk so Fond of X?

Some users say that the shift actually began way back in August 2022, when they noticed links to X.com in the iOS app for the platform.

However, security expert Brian Krebs noted that this gradual shift “has sparked concerns about potential phishing attacks.”

Elon Musk first used the X.com domain in 1999 when he founded a company by that name.

That company later merged with PayPal.

Musk now envisions X as some sort of WeChat, an “everything app,” the services on which, such as Threads—a.k.a. Twitter—grow significantly and hit over 150 million monthly active users by April.

FAQs

What is the new web address for the social media platform formerly known as Twitter?

The new web address is X.com, replacing the former Twitter.com as part of the rebranding effort.

When did Elon Musk announce the rebranding of Twitter to X?

Elon Musk announced the rebranding of Twitter to X in July 2023, following his acquisition of the platform in October 2022 for $44 billion.

What happens when users try to access Twitter.com now?

Users who try to access Twitter.com will be redirected to X.com, though the nature of the redirection may vary depending on the browser and login method used.

Will the rebranding to X.com affect user privacy or data protection?

According to a notice on the X login page, the change in the URL “won’t impact your privacy settings or data protection safeguards.”

Why is the letter ‘X’ significant to Elon Musk?

The letter ‘X’ has been part of Elon Musk’s entrepreneurial journey since 1999 when he founded X.com, which later merged with PayPal. Musk envisions X as an “everything app.”

How do I enable video in X Spaces?

To enable video in X Spaces, start a new session and select the “enable video” option. You can choose between your phone’s front or back camera and select a landscape or portrait orientation for your video feed.

Is the live video feature on X Spaces available for all users?

Currently, the live video feature in X Spaces is only available for iOS users. However, X plans to extend this feature to Android and Web users soon.

Can all participants share video in a Space?

At the moment, only hosts can share video in X Spaces. This setup aims to enhance the visual presence of the host while allowing audio participation from co-hosts and listeners.

What are the prerequisites for using video and voice calls on X?

For users to engage in video and voice calls on X, both participants must have previously interacted through Direct Messaging at least once, ensuring a level of prior engagement for a secure communication experience.

How does the introduction of video in Spaces change user interaction on X?

The introduction of video in X Spaces transforms the platform by offering a more visually engaging way to conduct live discussions. It allows hosts to connect with their audience on a deeper level, adding a visual dimension to audio conversations.

Spaces Hosts on X Can Now Broadcast Video During a Chat Session. Details ?

Spaces, or live audio chat sessions on Twitter (now X), now support video, owner Elon Musk announced on Wednesday by reposting a video tutorial by the user DogeDesigner.

When hosts create a new Spaces session, they will see a new option to “enable video,” and can use their phone’s front or back-facing cameras, in either landscape or portrait mode, for their video feed.

Currently, only hosts can turn on video, making them front and center of attention, while co-hosts and listeners are represented by icons surrounding the broadcast. Users have to join the Spaces session to view the video, just as they do to listen in.

Video Spaces are distinct from X’s live broadcasting feature, which lets users stream video to their profile and followers’ timelines. The latter is more akin to the old Periscope functionality that Twitter supported back in its heyday.

What is the X live video?

The ability to broadcast live video was later integrated into X itself:

• Hit the + button for a new post
• Tap the camera icon
• Select Live
• Tap the Go LIVE button to begin streaming
• This operates very much like Periscope, with viewers limited to text comments and hearts.

What is X live video in Spaces?

The company now offers a new option, called Video Spaces, which works like the live audio feature in Spaces.

This allows full video interactivity between host and audience.

DogeDesigner tweeted an animated GIF with instructions, which was then retweeted by X owner Elon Musk.

• Long-press the + button to see options
• Select the Spaces icon (purple microphone with + sign)
• Select the Enable Video option when beginning the session

The Verge reports that this currently appears to be exclusive to the iOS app.

Video Spaces are available on the iOS version of the X app, but we haven’t seen them available on Android or the web yet.

The site notes that the new feature is similar to Twitch, but does allow video interaction.
A typical Spaces with video session prominently features the host’s video feed, which is surrounded by the smaller icons of any other speakers, co-hosts, or listeners in the room.

It’s not exactly like Twitch since anyone you give permission to can speak back to you, but it does turn the host into the main event in a similar fashion.

Is Periscope app discontinued?

Periscope was a one-way live video broadcast, enabling anyone to use their smartphone to capture live video and broadcast it to Twitter users.

Viewers could respond with either chat messages or hearts, making it essentially a broadcast medium with comments.

Videos could be watched after the livestream ended.

After being acquired by Twitter, the service was discontinued in 2021, with the company giving its reasons as a mix of declining usage and high operating costs.

How to use the calling feature for X for free?

• Open the X app on your Android or iOS device and go to the direct messages section.
• Tap on the phone icon and choose ‘Audio Call’ or ‘Video Call’ to start a conversation.
• The person you’re calling will get a notification.
• You can manage who can call you by going to Settings in the top right corner.

With this update, X is making communication easier for all users, regardless of their subscription status.

Does Elon Musk’s X allows users without blue tick to make audio and video calls on the platform?

Elon Musk’s X is expanding its audio and video calling features to users without a premium subscription.

Previously, the feature was only limited to the premium subscribers. The move comes as X, formerly known as Twitter Blue, gradually introduced these communication options to a wider audience.

Enrique Barragan, an engineer at X, took to the platform to announce the news, marking a significant shift in accessibility for the app’s calling capabilities.

Previously, these features were exclusive to paying subscribers, but now, all users will have the opportunity to make audio and video calls within the app.”we’re slowly rolling out audio and video calling to non premium users, try it out! now you can also choose allow calls from everyone,” he wrote.

Last year, X introduced audio and video calling for iOS users, initially limiting the feature to premium subscribers. This step aligned with Elon Musk’s vision of X evolving into an all-encompassing application.

X support page confirms that all accounts can make and receive calls, a significant departure from the previous limitation to premium subscribers.

However, there’s a catch – both parties must interact via Direct Messaging at least once for the feature to be activated.

In addition to enabling calls for all users, X is also introducing the option to receive calls from anyone on the app.

Users have the flexibility to adjust their settings, allowing them to receive calls only from people they follow or opening it up to calls from anyone on the platform.

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