X / Twitter Spaces adds video broadcasts for hosts

Twitter's audio chat feature, Spaces, just got a major upgrade. Spaces session hosts can now stream live video alongside regular audio discussions. A user of the platform noticed this feature addition, but the official X account later confirmed it.

If you enjoy hosting Spaces, now you have a new way to engage your audience by activating your camera and showing your face, if you choose. However, as reported Engadget And The edge, this feature appears to only be available to iOS users for now, and there's no official word on if or when it will come to Android and the web. X (formerly Twitter) already offers live video streaming, but Spaces adds an extra layer. interactivity for engaging conversations. Even though only the host can broadcast their video live, other participants can still engage by speaking or co-hosting.

Keep in mind that, as with any new feature, there are still some issues that need to be resolved. So far, users who try the feature are reporting delays when video is enabled, and landscape mode can make it difficult for hosts to manage their space because the video exceeds the screen real estate.

It's also worth noting that desktop users who join a space that involves video streaming won't yet be able to see the video feed and will only be able to hear the audio. Additionally, the video feed will only be visible during the live Space session. If you rely on recorded spaces, they will still be audio-only for now.

This video integration in Spaces opens up a new world of possibilities for more dynamic and visually engaging conversations on X. As the feature rolls out and is further refined, I think we can expect to see even more innovative ways to 'use Spaces for things like virtual. events, round tables, interviews and interactive presentations.