Twitter Getting Picture in Picture Mode, 15-Second Seek Buttons

Elon Musk has announced that Twitter is getting a couple of new video features from next week. Musk revealed that Twitter users will soon be able to view videos in picture-in-picture (PiP) mode. In addition, videos on the microblogging platform will feature 15-second seek buttons.

New Video Features Coming to Twitter

Musk made the announcement in response to a Twitter user who made a request to add 15-second seek buttons for video. The Twitter CEO declared a bonus feature, revealing that the platform will get PiP support as well.

PiP mode for videos will allow users to scroll through their timeline and watch videos at the same time. Meanwhile, the seek buttons will let users to forward and rewind videos in 15-second increments, making it easier to fast-forward.

Musk's reply appeared to have cheered up most Twitter users, a rare feat on the platform. One Twitter user said, "Awesome! pic in pic allows for video monetization without actually embedding ads in the video as it lets users see ads while they scroll twitter! (sic)"

This announcement comes amid news of big changes coming to Twitter. Just recently, Musk announced that he has hired a new Twitter CEO, Linda Yaccarino. The new CEO will assume office in a few weeks, while Musk takes up the role of executive chair and chief technology officer (CTO).

Twitter has seen a significant overhaul ever since Musk assumed the reins as the CEO. Soon after his Twitter takeover, a new Twitter Blue option was introduced, which offers a multitude of features such as a verification badge, edit tweets feature, and more, all for $8 per month.

The microblogging platform has been struggling with its revenue ever since Musk was appointed the CEO. In a bid to cut expenditure, the Twitter CEO laid off nearly 80% of its employees, stopped payments to vendors and landlords, and axed execs in top management roles.

Musk claimed that most advertisers who had ditched the platform after his takeover have been returning. He exuded positivity in an interview with the BBC last month, stating, 'We could be profitable, or to be more precise, cash flow positive this quarter if things keep going well."