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Description Periscope
Broadcast Live to the World Instantly with Your Twitter Account
Tired of missing the moment or struggling with complex software to share your experiences? Periscope, the official live-streaming app from Twitter, transforms your Android device into a global broadcast station. It’s your direct line to a real-time audience, allowing you to stream video live to your Twitter followers with unprecedented simplicity. Built for speed and social connectivity, it turns viewers into participants, creating interactive live sessions that feel personal and immediate.
Core Functionality and User Experience
Periscope provides a complete ecosystem for live video, focusing on both broadcasting and discovery. The app leverages your existing Twitter network, so starting a stream instantly notifies your followers. The broadcast interface is remarkably clean: a single tap begins your live video, and a simple tap on the screen flips between your rear and front-facing cameras during the stream. For viewers, the experience is equally seamless. You gain immediate access to a global directory of live broadcasts, sorted by popularity and proximity, allowing you to dive into events worldwide. The interactive layer is powered by real-time commenting and a ‘hearts’ reaction system—tap the screen to send hearts, showing your appreciation visibly to the broadcaster. A unique transparency feature even alerts the broadcaster with a small flash notification whenever a viewer takes a screenshot during their live stream, adding a layer of awareness to the interaction.
Beyond the stream itself, Periscope offers granular control over your notifications. You can customize alerts for specific events, such as when a follower starts watching your broadcast or when a new user subscribes to your channel. The application is notably lightweight and optimized for performance, ensuring stable streaming even on varied mobile connections. Its interface is intuitively designed, making navigation and operation straightforward for both new and experienced users. For those seeking an enhanced, ad-free experience with additional features like replay highlights and extended broadcast storage, the optional Periscope Turbo subscription is available.
- One-Tap Live Twitter Streaming
- Global Live Broadcast Directory
- Real-Time Hearts & Comments
- Screenshot Alert Transparency
- Customizable Viewer Notifications
- Lightweight, Intuitive Interface
Start your broadcast and build your live audience today—the world is waiting to see your perspective.
Download the Periscope mobile app now.
Internet required. IAP available.
Information
| Version | 1.31.4.00 |
| Developer | Twitter, Inc. |
| Requirements | Android Android + 5.0+ |
| Updated | 17.03.2026 |
| Size | 39.42 MB |
| Package | tv.periscope.android |
| Signature | f08585a2dc31af09c3f28a9aa3d9d7bf |
| Architecture | armeabi-v7a, x86, arm64-v8a, x86_64 |
