Spaces takes Twitter’s interaction quotient to the next level, with a plethora of features and possibilities. Let’s first understand what Spaces offers:
Live Audio: While initially stipulated that only users with 600 or more followers can start a live conversation, since October 2021, any Twitter user with an app on Android or iPhone can start a Space any time, from anywhere. This allows them to reach their fans on a personal level or promote their latest releases such as books, movies, podcasts, or products with more reach.
The listener pool is unrestricted to Twitter, for anyone on the internet can join in as a listener to a Space through a shared invitation or link. The platform allows up to 13 speakers to speak at a point in time, and anyone could speak by making a request.
Scheduling it: You can schedule this audio event by opening up Spaces, tapping ‘schedule for later’, and choosing the preferred date and time. A Space can be scheduled 14 days in advance, with the option of creating an impromptu Space in the meantime. Restrictions apply though, as users can only have one upcoming Space scheduled. The host would receive push and in-app notifications as a reminder to start the Space in time. Those following them can opt to get reminded when a scheduled Space begins.
Feel Free to Tweet: Despite it being a live audio space, Spaces is enhanced by Twitter’s primary offering, tweets. Users can give a descriptive name and share relevant tweets directly within the Space. In addition, anyone who speaks in a Space may tweet about it.
Captions: Captions are automated; participants will be automatically served with the same by default. Listeners can choose not to view captions by tapping the ‘show captions’ option. This is great for when a connection is choppy or for the hearing-impaired.
No Record is Lost: Twitter seems to value voice by adding a touch of permanence to it. You can record your conversation, which would be immediately and publicly available. The conversation can be deleted any time you wish. (Now imagine if Roman general and timeless orator Marc Anthony could do this!). On a statutory note, Twitter will retain your audio for 30-120 days to check for any violations of the Twitter rules.