Twitter already allows the posting of audio tweets. Yes, an option that everyone does not like, but it is here to stay. So if you want to know more about this alternative to 280 character messages, let’s see how to post audio tweets on Twitter .
Voice memos reach Twitter
The use of audio as a substitute for classic text messages is something that not everyone likes, but it must be accepted that for some it is a comfortable and practical way of communicating. In addition, seeing the success it has had in messaging applications such as WhatsApp or Telegram it was obvious that sooner or later they would end up reaching Twitter.
So, before demonizing them if you are not a fan of them, see what they can offer you and then decide if it will be something you use or not. Because these messages have some peculiarities that square very well in our opinion with what until now continues to be Twitter, a social platform where you will continue talking about what is happening. And now better than ever, talk.
The first thing that strikes you is that each of these audios is limited to 140 seconds . You will not be able to record any longer. If you have something else to say, create a new audio tweet. Exactly the same as with tweets, except that they went from 140 characters to 280 characters. Will the audio go to 280 seconds at some point? It may be, but for now it is what it is.
The second striking thing is that the way in which it is recorded may seem somewhat more complex than it is done in WhatsApp or Telegram, but it gives more control. And you can stop the recording and continue it if you want, although all those small blocks will end up being published as one with, again, that maximum of 140 seconds.
So basically that’s Twitter audio tweets. Now let’s see how to create and send one . We will make use of the iOS application, which is where they can only be used for now. It is expected that the option for the Android version will be active shortly and possibly also for the web.
How to send an audio tweet 
Sending an audio tweet is as easy as practically sending a new tweet. Only you have to know a little about the new interface. Although once you send one, the rest will be easy. Let’s go step by step.
- The first thing is to open the Twitter application and give the button to compose a new tweet
- In this window you will see that next to the camera icon another icon with an audio waveform appears . Click on it and the recording interface will open
- In this new interface you will see a bar that will help you estimate how much you have left of the 140 seconds of recording available and a button with the icon of a microphone
- When you click on the microphone the recording will start and you will see a pause icon appear. This is because you can stop the recording to think about what you want to say, change the scenery anything else, even stop because you don’t need the 140 seconds to say what you want.
- The moment you have recorded what you wanted to say, hit the Done button. Now you can hear how it turned out, in case you want to repeat, delete it or it is correct to publish
- Done, your audio will now have been attached to your Tweet. Fill it with an image, text or any of the usual elements with which you can compose a tweet and you’re ready to post
As you can see, it is that easy and relatively fast to create tweets with voice memos. A new way of communicating that if used creatively and without abusing can be quite interesting. It is true that it breaks a little the schemes that we were used to on the platform, with quick text messages to read (except for those endless threads). But hey, it’s you who has the last word now and decide if you are going to use them or not. And most importantly, if you are going to listen to the ones that other users publish. The only advice is that if you are going to do it, better to use headphones.
