Social network X has already announced its intentions to compete with LinkedIn in the job search space and PayPal in the payments arena. Now, the platform is setting its sights on the video conferencing market, aiming to challenge services like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
Internal Testing and Features
Chris Park, an X employee, revealed last week that the company conducted its first internal conference call using the new tool. Initial feedback from the team has been positive, according to Park. The company is likely to focus on developing features such as the ability to pin speakers and improve notifications for when participants join or leave a conference.
App researchers have uncovered additional details about the upcoming service. One researcher, known as P4mui, discovered that users will be able to create new meetings directly from the iOS app, offering both instant and scheduled options similar to other online conferencing tools. Another researcher, Nima Ouji, noted that the conferencing feature might allow organizers to set unique codes for each meeting, which participants would need to enter when joining.
As with many new features on Elon Musk’s platforms, the conferencing tool doesn’t yet have a clear release date or rollout plan, notes NIX Solutions. We’ll keep you updated on any developments regarding this new venture by X into the video conferencing space.
The expansion into video conferencing aligns with X’s broader strategy to diversify its offerings and compete with established players in various digital sectors. By entering this market, X aims to provide its users with an integrated communication experience within its ecosystem. As the project progresses, it will be interesting to see how X differentiates its offering from existing solutions and leverages its large user base to gain traction in this competitive field.