Twitter Expands Spaces to More Co Hosts and Participants

Twitter Expands Spaces to More Co Hosts and Participants

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Twitter Expands Spaces to More Co-Hosts and Participants

Up to 13 active participants total

By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on August 6, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Twitter just expanded its Spaces audio feature to allow up to two co-hosts and more participants. The social network announced the updates on its official Spaces Twitter account on Thursday, according to The Verge. The changes mean a Space can have one host, two co-hosts, and 10 active speakers for a total of 13 participants, whereas previously, you could only have 10 total. Getty Images/DeFodi Images With this new update, co-hosts have most of the same privileges and the primary host, including speaking, inviting members to talk, pin Tweets, and remove people from a Space. However, The Verge notes that the main host still has control over a Twitter Space and is the only one who can invite or remove co-hosts as well as end the room. Twitter officially announced in December that it was testing the new audio feature to allow Twitter users to talk to each other with their actual voices instead of through 280 characters or less. Since then, Twitter has been expanding Spaces, including making the feature available on desktop and mobile browsers in May. The Verge reports that Twitter is also testing out a dedicated area for Spaces to live in the app at the top of your timeline. Spaces would replace Fleets’ position there, which the social network discontinued just this week due to lack of popularity. Many have compared Twitter’s Spaces to the popular Clubhouse app, with some saying that Spaces is a little more authentic and more accessible than Clubhouse since it lives within Twitter already. Either way, it looks like social media is moving into an era of audio. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Top 5 Social Travel Sites How to Change the Host on Zoom The 8 Best Facebook Alternatives in 2022 How to Use Twitter Night Mode How to Change the Host in Google Meet How to Participate in a Twitter Chat How to Host an HBO Max Watch Party The 7 Best Twitter Alternatives in 2022 How to Use Zoom: The 13 Best Tips for Successful Video Conferencing The Top Social Networking Sites People Are Using How to Host a Facebook Watch Party Twitch: Everything You Need to Know How to Live Stream on Twitter What Is Twitter & How Does It Work? How to Get Verified on Twitter What Is TweetDeck, and Is It Only for Twitter? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
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