SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2024 – Twitter confirmed today it is testing a new feature allowing users to add audio clips directly to their tweets. This trial is happening now for a limited group of people on iOS devices. Users in this test group can record short audio snippets right within the Twitter app. They can then attach these clips to their tweets.

(Twitter Tests ‘Audio Clips’ in Tweets)

The audio clips can be up to 30 seconds long. Listeners can play the audio directly from their timeline without leaving Twitter. The company sees this as a way for people to express themselves differently. Spokesperson Sarah Chen explained, “Sometimes people want to share their voice or a sound. We think audio adds a more personal touch. It helps convey emotion or context that text alone might miss.”

This move follows Twitter’s previous experiments with different media formats. Twitter added images and video years ago. More recently, it introduced features like Spaces for live audio conversations. Adding standalone audio clips is another step in this direction. Other platforms like Instagram and TikTok also offer similar audio features.

Chen stated the test is small for now. The company wants to see how people use the feature. They also need to understand potential technical challenges. “We are starting small,” Chen said. “We need to learn how audio impacts the user experience. We must also ensure it works well for everyone.” Twitter plans to gather feedback from test participants. This feedback will guide future decisions about releasing the feature more widely.

(Twitter Tests ‘Audio Clips’ in Tweets)

The company did not provide a specific timeline for a broader rollout. Expanding the test depends on the results. Twitter emphasized user safety and moderation. Chen noted, “We are building tools to help manage audio content. Safety remains a top priority.” The test includes reporting options specifically for audio clips. Twitter aims to prevent misuse of the new format. This audio test is part of Twitter’s ongoing effort to diversify content sharing.