Clubhouse ventures beyond audio with Backchannel, a new messaging feature – TechCrunch

we I knew the DM was on the way to Clubhouse And today, a new feature has arrived that has spurred voice-only apps with text-based chat features. Clubhouse’s new direct messaging system, called the “back channel,” provides users with a frequently requested way to start conversations behind the scenes of social audio apps. Backchannels provide both one-to-one messaging and group chat, typically adding considerable utility to voice-only social networks. Speakers can be pre-organized or live-tuned through messaging while operating the room. You can also accept text-based questions. This is probably more comfortable for some listeners. My hat?TipMy microphone?BlinkingMy message? Directly. After unintentionally leaking features 5 times, my beloved engineering team introduces the new Clubhouse Backchannel 🥰 pic.twitter.com/3bPHeGxQaZ — Clubhouse (@Clubhouse) July 14, 2021 Clubhouse users can currently send links via Backchannel, but not images or videos, but it looks like a new feature coming soon. The messaging system also includes a message request area where strangers communicate with you until you approve it. So far, Clubhouse DM has focused on chatting with people you know or want to know. Without the room-wide text chat option, the main action remains tightly focused on the voice-based room. The messaging system is currently…
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