It all started in April of 2020, when Clubhouse was created by software developers Paul Davison and Rohan Seth.
In this 'COVID-19' coronavirus infected world where people are urged to remain indoors and maintain physical distancing, communication and socializing are never the same. And Clubhouse somehow managed to give a glimpse of a the future, where social media goes back to the basic, away from the clutters of images and videos, and down to just audio.
As a social media, Clubhouse allows users to join in a wide variety of clubs and virtual rooms, allowing them to drop in on to listen to moderators talk about everything from talk shows, business, music, networking, dating, performances, political discussions, neuroscience, betting and many many more.
Because people on Clubhouse are using their phones, to listen to each other like a phone call, there is no professional editing, no sound effects, and no transitions.
Clubhouse in essence, is like a no structure podcast platform, a voice-only Twitter, a LinkedIn where people could talk instead of type, or a Zoom without a video.
It was exclusive to iOS users, making people wonder when the app's Android version will come up.
This time, Clubhouse finally delivers.
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Just in time when the Clubhouse hype fades, the team behind the popular app finally brings the audio only social media to Google Play Store.
After announced that it was testing an Android version of its rapidly-growing app with a small number of users in a closed beta, It turns out that Android users didn't have to wait for much longer before a wider rollout .
Initially available to users in the U.S., Clubhouse still follows its iOS exclusivity, in which Android users cannot use the app at all before an invitation.
In this case, Android users who want to use Clubhouse, need to receive an invitation from their Android comrades.
"You can tap the envelope icon in the hallway to begin inviting your Android friends now, and we'll notify them as soon as the beta has rolled out to their region!" wrote Clubhouse in an announcement.
If they haven’t been invited yet, Clubhouse is having a workaround, in which people can use the app to reserve their username in the meantime.
"Hey! We're working hard to add people to Clubhouse as fast as we can, but right now you need an invite to sign up. Anyone can get one by joining the waitlist, or by asking an existing user for one," wrote Clubhouse on its Google Play Store page.
"We really appreciate your patience and can't wait to welcome you. Thank you!"
Clubhouse gained fame from its ability to create a social experience that felt more human.
Instead of allowing users to post and wait for Likes and comments, they could simply gather together in one room with others, and listen. Or, they can also contribute to the discussion.
This approach makes users feel welcome in the group discussions they like the most.
Seeing that Clubhouse was all the hype in the social media sphere, others started copying it.
From Facebook announcing Hotline, to Twitter launching Spaces, to Instagram having a toggle to mimic Clubhouse.
A malicious app was even created to piggyback this Clubhouse trend, not to mention to the Japanese Crabhouse app.
Clubhouse said that rollout should be gradual, starting “with the U.S. today, followed by other English-speaking countries and then the rest of the world."