Twitter's push towards visual content just received a major boost in the form of support for 360 degrees live videos on its Periscope app. The move comes in the face of intense competition in this sphere from Facebook. In a blog post, Twitter and Periscope stated the feature will work like its competitors only. You can spot a 360 live video with the help of the 'Live 360 badge'. And you can instantly start watching it like other Periscope feed. To look around in the video, use your finger to scroll or tilt and move the phone.
Live 360 video isn’t just about taking you to places you’ve never been; it’s about connecting you with people and letting you experience something new with them.
"With these videos, the broadcaster anchors the experience so you can be present with them from whatever environment they’re sharing from. When they smile, you’ll smile, and when they laugh, maybe you’ll laugh too," Periscope stated in the blog post.
The move comes with Twitter's increasing focus on live videos and ways to monetize it. Twitter recently added a new "Live" button on its Android and iOS app to start a Periscope broadcast without any delay.
The 360 degrees live video support is available on Periscope apps for both iOS and Android as well as on desktop. Although, the support on desktop is limited to specific browsers.
However, the feature is no available to all Persicope users. Twitter is currently testing the feature with a small set of users. It will roll out to the masses in the coming weeks. Although, anyone can tune in to a 360 degree live broadcast right now.
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