Social audio

Still in an evolutionary state, different companies that develop social audio products are still trying to figure out what works for their users, and what doesn't.

[1][2][3] In March 2020, Alpha Exploration Co. launched a social audio application called Clubhouse on the iOS platform.

[4][5] In October 2020, Betty Labs launched their social audio app Locker Room for iOS.

[8] In the month, Twitter began beta testing its social audio feature known as Spaces with iOS users on their platform.

[15][16] Late that month, Spotify purchased Betty Labs and announced its intention to rename the Locker Room app.

[18][19] In April 2021, The Facebook NPE team launched a social audio product called Hotline in closed beta, requiring a Twitter account to login.

[23][24] On May 9, 2021, Clubhouse has launched a beta version of the Android app for users in the US, with worldwide access scheduled for a later date.

The app supports various platforms, including the web, iOS, Android, Alexa, and Google Assistant, making it accessible for users worldwide.

Sound Branch allows users to create and share short audio clips, fostering community interaction through voice.

It enables users to participate in the rooms with a maximum of 51 people (1 host and 50 speakers) onstage and an unlimited number of listeners.

[44][45] It allows users to engage in rooms with a maximum of 13 people (1 host, 2 co-hosts, and 10 speakers) onstage and an unlimited number of listeners.