Twitter allowing calls and encrypted messaging, says Elon Musk
Twitter will soon allow phone calls and encrypted messaging for its users. Twitter CEO Elon Musk made this announcement in a bid to compete with other online networks, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
In 2022, Elon Musk flagged plans for “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App“, and said it would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), long-form tweets, and payment options.
He said, “Coming soon will be voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this platform, so you can talk to people anywhere in the world without giving them your phone number.”
The call feature on Twitter will bring the micro-blogging platform into line with the likes of Meta’s social media applications, Facebook and Instagram, which have similar features.
Twitter CEO further said a version of encrypted direct messages will be available on Twitter from today (Wednesday). He, however, did not say if calls will be encrypted.
Twitter will start a cleansing process this week by removing and archiving accounts that have been inactive for several years.
WhatsApp Scam Alert: Beware of International Calls
Many people all over the world have chosen WhatsApp as their favorite messaging application over the years.
Although this increased popularity has encouraged a shift away from traditional SMS texting, it has also resulted in an increase in spam and marketing messages on the platform.
Sadly, WhatsApp scammers are using more advanced techniques, and users are running into new challenges. One of the most common frauds on WhatsApp right now includes users getting calls from international numbers.
The ISD codes for these calls, which are accessible in both audio and video forms, reveal that they frequently come from countries like Kenya, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Since these calls are becoming more frequent, it seems sense that a lot of people are concerned about how scammers got their phone numbers.
WhatsApp‘s operation depends on a VoIP network, which enables users to place free international calls from any location.
Unfortunately, this feature has also made it easier for scammers to call naïve customers abroad.
Most individuals become agitated when they receive a call from a foreign number, but they should not immediately presume the caller’s motives.
