ARTICLE AD BOX
New Delhi: X returned with its Voice Notes in X Chat by bringing back a feature that was previously removed by the company. This upgrade enables users to send audio messages in private chats, instead of public posts, by making the messages experience more in line with other applications.
It also comes as the X continues to experiment with standalone versions of its features, by suggesting the broader shift in how the platform is transforming its chats and communication tools.
The voice Notes feature is now available within X Chat, and the platform is a direct messaging system. Users can also send audio messages in both one-on-one chats and group conversations. To record the voice note, the users need to tap the voice input icon next to the text box.
At unveiling, the recording requires holding down the button. The users can also press and hold, then swipe up to continue recording without keeping their finger on the screen. This also brings back the feature that had previously been removed by the X.
Voice messaging has long been a standard feature across messaging platforms. And by bringing it back, X is now aligning X Chat more closely with the competitors that already support audio messages as a basic function. It could make X Chat more usable for people who prefer sending voice messages rather than typing, especially in longer conversations.
The comeback of Voice Notes comes as X tests with turning parts of its platform into standalone applications. X has been experimenting with the separate version of X Chat on iOS, which also includes updated messaging features. X also stated that its messaging system supports end-to-end encryption.
Several security experts have raised concerns about how it compares to applications like Signal, which are widely regarded as more secure. Alongside Voice Notes, X Chat now offers some other features, including message editing and deletion, screenshot alerts, file sharing, voice and video calls, and disappearing messages.
English (US) ·