By popping up in a Clubhouse room this week, the world's richest man (for now) brought the service a lot of attention. Here's what you need to know about the exclusive chat app.
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What Is Clubhouse? The Invite-Only Chat App Explained
This invite-only, audio-based iPhone app is like listening in on someone else's phone call, legally. Here's what you need to know about Clubhouse, including how Elon Musk figures into its recent popularity surge. Plus we look at how to delete the app if you sign up, then decide it's not for you. (Hint: It's not easy.)
Should You download Clubhouse?
Clubhouse lets you participate in a wide variety of intriguing, if occasionally insufferable, conversations—if you can score an invite.
If You Decide It's Not For You...
Unlike Twitter or Facebook, Clubhouse provides no immediate way for users to delete their accounts.
Clubhouse in the News
Before the blocking, local Chinese users were reportedly flocking to the app because it was a rare social media platform that offered uncensored content.
