Clubhouse became a hit this year and other social networks have moved quickly to compete with this new audio platform. After Twitter, Facebook, and even Spotify, LinkedIn is now working on its own feature that works similar to Clubhouse.
As developer Alessandro Paluzzi showed, the current version of the LinkedIn app already has a hidden interface for this new audio chat platform. And like other copies we’ve seen so far, the LinkedIn version of Clubhouse basically functions as live rooms where users can simply listen to or interact with others via audio and quick reactions.
A LinkedIn spokesperson later confirmed to TechCrunch that the company has been working on its own live audio chat room feature, but actual plans to release it to the public remain unknown. According to LinkedIn, users have been interacting more and more with shared stories and videos, which is why they believe that an audio platform will also attract the attention of the community.
“We are seeing almost 50% growth in conversations on LinkedIn reflected in stories, video shares and posts on the platform,” said Suzi Owens, a LinkedIn spokesperson, confirming the development of its audio feature. “We are doing some initial testing to create a unique audio experience connected to your professional identity. And we’re looking at how we can bring audio to other parts of LinkedIn, like events and groups, to give our members even more ways to connect with their community, ”he said.
The featured image you see in this article was shared by the LinkedIn spokesperson as a “UX concept mockup” of the new audio feature.
Earlier today, Spotify announced the acquisition of Betty Labs, a company focused on a live audio app for sports fans. Spotify confirmed that it will soon integrate this app as a new live audio experience for creators and fans of different themes. Facebook is also working on a feature called Live Audio, while Telegram and Twitter have already launched similar platforms for users.
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