Twitter announces testing audio reactions in its Spaces feature. This new option lets people respond during live audio chats without interrupting the speaker. Listeners can tap a dedicated button to send short sound clips like applause or laughter into the conversation. The feature is available only to some iOS users right now. Twitter wants to see if audio reactions improve the Spaces experience.
(Twitter Tests ‘Audio Reactions’ in Spaces)
The test aims to make Spaces feel more interactive. Currently, listeners can only use text chat or react with emoji during a live Space. Audio reactions offer a faster, more expressive way to give feedback. People can quickly show they agree or find something funny. This might help conversations flow better. Hosts and speakers get immediate audible responses from their audience.
Twitter is starting small. Only a limited group can access audio reactions during this trial. The company will gather feedback from these users. They want to understand if people find the feature useful and fun. Twitter will also watch how audio reactions affect conversation dynamics. The test results will guide future decisions about rolling audio reactions out more widely.
(Twitter Tests ‘Audio Reactions’ in Spaces)
This move follows Twitter’s ongoing efforts to enhance Spaces. Spaces is Twitter’s live audio chat platform. Audio reactions could make Spaces feel more dynamic and engaging. The company believes sound-based feedback can enrich live discussions. It offers another way for listeners to participate actively. Twitter is focused on improving real-time interaction on its platform. Testing features like this is part of their development process. They experiment to find what works best for users.