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technology3 months ago

App that Pays Users for Call Recordings Surges in Popularity

A new app called Neon Mobile has gained popularity by paying users to record and share their audio calls, claiming to sell the anonymized data to AI companies for training purposes. Users can earn up to $30 per day, but privacy experts raise concerns about the app's vague recording policies and potential privacy violations. The app records only one side of calls unless both users have the app, and it claims to remove personal details, but critics question the transparency of its data collection practices.

technology1 year ago

"X Introduces Default Audio and Video Calls: How to Opt Out"

Twitter has enabled audio and video calls by default, following in the footsteps of Facebook Messenger. Users can disable this feature by opening the app, heading to messages, tapping on the cog at the top right-hand corner, and toggling the "enable audio and video calling" option to off. This allows users to restrict calls to people they follow or completely disable the feature.

technology1 year ago

"X Introduces Free Audio and Video Calls for All Users"

X, formerly known as Twitter, is expanding its audio and video calling capabilities to all users, moving closer to Elon Musk's vision of making the platform an "everything app." The feature, previously available only to paying subscribers, can now be controlled from Direct Messages settings, allowing users to receive calls from accounts they follow or have in their address book. The updated calling features are being rolled out gradually and can be turned off in the app's settings if desired.

technology1 year ago

"X Introduces Audio and Video Calls for Non-Premium Users"

X is expanding its audio and video call feature to non-Premium subscribers, allowing more users to make and receive calls within the app. The feature, previously limited to Premium subscribers, is now being rolled out to all users. Users can control who can call them and have the option to turn off the calling feature entirely. The integration with the iOS CallKit API enables users to see incoming calls on the Lock Screen.

technology2 years ago

"Elon Musk's X Launches Audio and Video Calls for Android Users"

Elon Musk's X app is rolling out the ability for Android users to make audio and video calls directly from the app, but only for premium users. The update allows users to choose who can call them from their address book, those they follow, and verified users. X also introduced a new basic paid tier for verified organizations, offering ad credits and priority support for $200 per month or $2,000 per year.

technology2 years ago

"X Launches Audio and Video Calls for Android Users"

Elon Musk's social network X is introducing audio and video calls for Android users, following the feature's rollout to iOS users in October. While any user can receive calls, only paid users can make them, and the option can be enabled or disabled in the app's settings. X is also planning to launch peer-to-peer payments and new AI-powered features, but reports suggest advertisers are leaving the platform after Musk's controversial remarks.

technology2 years ago

"X Introduces Enhanced Communication with Audio and Video Calls"

X, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has introduced audio and video call services, although it is currently only available to select customers. These new communication tools are part of Musk's vision to transform X into an "everything app" similar to China's WeChat. Despite the addition of various features, including longer videos and a revamped paid verification system, X has struggled to regain lost users since Musk's acquisition of the company.

technology2 years ago

X Launches Audio and Video Calling Feature

X, formerly known as Twitter, is rolling out audio and video calls on its platform. Users have received notifications and can enable the feature in the app's settings. The calls can be made with people in the address book, people followed, verified users, or all three. X owner Elon Musk has hinted at adding this feature as part of his vision to make X the "everything app." It is unclear how widely the feature has been launched or if non-Premium users can access it. Musk has also mentioned the possibility of charging all users a yearly fee for platform access.