What is Clubhouse? Everything you need to know about the invite-only audio app

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Here's our lowdown on this new invite-only audio social media app.

What exactly is the Clubhouse app?
Clubhouse is a new social media app that allows users to have “casual, drop-in audio conversations” with friends, celebs, business leaders, or just random strangers. So what’s the difference with this platform? Well, the main thing is that the content is purely audio. Great for those of us who are camera shy!

When you enter, you will be able to join a wide variety of “rooms” where scheduled chats are being hosted by speakers from all industries and walks of life. You can sit back and listen, raise a hand and join the discussion, or even set up and host your own room for an hour or more.

The company describes itself as: “A new type of social product based on voice which allows people everywhere to talk, tell stories, develop ideas, deepen friendships, and meet interesting new people around the world.”

You can use multiple rooms, and choose locked or private options. Most importantly the conversations aren’t recorded, so in theory, they can’t leave the app.

What can you listen to on Clubhouse?
Just about anything. Once you are in, you can choose your favourite topics and wait for the invites to roll in. Instead of tuning into a prerecorded podcast, Clubroom lets you listen to it live and even participate. For passionate podcast lovers like us, this is the dream!

Who made the Clubhouse app?
Paul Davison and Rohan Seth made the app, which was launched in May last year and already has 600k users. It was valued at $100million when it first launched.

How do I get on Clubhouse?
Currently, Clubhouse is invite-only so you may have to be patient. Each new member is allocated invites and after a while, they will get more. So if you get invited by an existing member, you can eventually pick up to 4 of your friends to join you.

The lineup of speakers is already pretty stellar and we’ve been listening to some really interesting chats. We hope you will join us soon!

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