The app -- which is owned by Twitter -- developed the feature during a HackWeek, according to staff engineer Richard Plom, who notes that the Periscope community has long clamored for audio-only streams.
Periscope
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Twitter To Sunset Periscope App In March After Years Of Declining Usage
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Periscope Adds Audio-Only Option So Creators Can Stream Off-Camera
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Periscope Increases ‘Super Hearts’ Payouts To Creators, Will Offer Holiday Bonuses
As opposed to taking a 30% cut, Periscope said it will now pay all gifted earnings directly to creators -- with the exception of a $1 administration fee.
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Periscope Unveils First-Ever Monetization Feature For Broadcasters, ‘Super Hearts’
Periscope has also launched the Super Broadcaster Program, whereby pre-approved creators can convert their earnings into cold-hard cash.
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Twitter Rolls Out Custom Applause Hearts For Brands On Periscope
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Twitter Launches New Monetization Feature With Pre-Rolls On Periscope
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Periscope Takes Subtle Swipe At President Trump’s Immigration Ban
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Periscope Is Piloting 360-Degree Live Streams Among Select Users
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Periscope Launches First-Ever Selfie Masks Feature Ahead Of Election Day
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Periscope’s New ‘Producer’ Tool Enables Higher-Quality Broadcasts From External Cameras
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Periscope Launches Tiered ‘VIP Program’ That Offers Benefits To Top Broadcasters
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Trump Tower Suction Cup Climber Gets 7 Million Views On Facebook, Millions More On YouTube, Periscope
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