X launches X Numbers: phone-number-style handles for direct DMs and calls
xiaohu · x · 2026-09-23
X has rolled out X Numbers, assigning each user a phone-number-like handle. Share your number and the other person can message or call you directly in X Chat — no mutual follow or message request needed.
The feature lets users receive outreach from chosen contacts without opening their DMs to all strangers, replacing the follow-back dance with a simple number exchange.
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