China closed its doors for Clubhouse, Why?
China cut off access to an Audio-Chatting application due to the unsuitability of Chinese Internet regulations.
Though previously the US-based Clubhouse application has received major popularity in China, on Monday users found it to be inaccessible. Users reported the claim of inaccessibility to the app, inside WeChat groups. The chances of its comeback are likely to be equal to zero as to comply with Chinese Internet regulations, it has to bear on extensive changes within it.
In the United States, Clubhouse has been receiving criticism due to deprivation of moderation. According to the reports, the app was available on Apple’s China App Store and the accessibility to it and its audio rooms were available without the use of a VPN.
Benjamin Ismail, campaign and advocacy director at GreatFire.org says, "This is not Apple’s doing but surely they must be happy to get out of a tight spot, as the discussion will shift from Apple’s involvement in the removal from App Store to the blocking of servers by authorities."
For now, Clubhouse is an exclusive application of iPhone, and to join the conversation on the app, you will have to join through the invitation link of the app.
"Anyone can get one by joining the waitlist, or by asking an existing user for one," according to the Clubhouse app description. The app also has a website named joinclubhouse.com that redirects users to the Apple App Store. You can also download the app on an iPad but not on iPadOS. On its arrival on April 2020 by Alpha Exploration, it has reported over 2.4 million downloads on Apple’s App Store worldwide.
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