Although Clubhouse Android support is in development, it currently remains to be seen when exactly the app will become available, let alone soon. Clubhouse is one of the apps that initially launched on iOS and since then, it has yet to make its way to Android. Even when it does launch, Android device owners may still be unable to access the audio app right away.
In spite of the app being somewhat limited in availability, Clubhouse just continues to increase in popularity. While it launched for iPhone users in 2020, the service cannot be accessed on any other platform, making device support not just an Android problem but a non-iOS hurdle in general. Back in January, Clubhouse provided an update on how things were going and made a commitment to rolling out the Android app. However, not only was there a lack of firm information on when the support would go live, but the update highlighted how the team was just starting to work on Android support, suggesting it could be some time before Android device users are able to download Clubhouse.
More recently, Bill Gates took part in an interview on Clubhouse to discuss a variety of things. As part of the conversation, the age-old ‘Android versus iPhone’ debate surfaced with Gates explaining why he prefers Android to iPhone. Clubhouse co-founder Paul Davison was also involved in the same conversation and took the opportunity to again explain that the team is working on Android support. Davison added that Android is the “top feature” the team is excited to build and how “important” it is for Clubhouse’s global market. However, once again there was no mention of when the Android app might arrive, further suggesting support remains something that's coming rather than coming soon.
Clubhouse On Android Only Part Of The Problem
Even when Clubhouse does become available on Android, device users may still find they are unable to access the app. Ever since Clubhouse launched, it has remained an invite only service. Without already knowing someone who uses Clubhouse, it is unlikely to matter much whether the app can be downloaded on a specific device, Android or otherwise. Furthermore, invites are not unlimited with those using the app only gaining a limited number, and largely based on how actively they contribute to the service.
With the app going live on Android expected to result in a lot of users immediately joining the service, it seems likely Clubhouse will want to control those numbers at first. If that is the case, then there is no reason to think the invitation requirement will be removed prior to the launch of Clubhouse on Android. Due to this, even when Android devices users can download the app from the Google Play Store, many will probably find they still cannot sign in to Clubhouse and listen in to the many conversations.
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