Clubhouse starts external testing of Android app

Clubhouse might no longer be an iOS exclusive soon (Erin Kwon on Unsplash)

As its competition catches up with the app, Clubhouse knows it has to bring its Android app to the market. During its weekly Townhall event, the company announced that it has begun beta-testing the Android version with a "handful of non-employees." The voice chat app referred to this test as a "rough beta version" being rolled out to "friendly testers." So, that means the general public doesn't get access to the app just yet. The plan is to release it in the "coming weeks."

Clubhouse also announced it would introduce a bell icon for events, so users can get notified about events they've RSVP'd to. It's one step for the company to re-engage users who haven't been using the app as much as they were in the past. And creators on the platform can also advertise their events this way.

Source: TechCrunch

WhatsApp for iOS introduces a new review tool for voice messages

WhatsApp is currently working on a review tool for voice messages. WABetaInfo discovered the feature, but it isn't available for either beta testers or the public yet. But according to the info the site unearthed, it will allow you to listen to the audio message you recorded before sending it. According to WABetainfo, "this new feature (currently under development) will add a new Review button that you can easily tap to listen to the voice message." After tapping Review, you get the option of sending the message or discarding it.

At the moment, it's tricky to review audio messages, sometimes requiring you to record your audio on another app while you record it on WhatsApp to check for any issues.

Via: 9to5Mac

You can now teach Google Assistant to say your name right

If you don't want Google Assistant to butcher your name or the name of your loved ones, there's a new feature for the virtual assistant that will allow you to teach it how to say your name. 

The setting is buried a bit in the Google app. Head to Settings and then Google Assistant. Afterwards, scroll down and find the You badge. Under the Basic Info option, tap on Nickname. There should be an entry there for what Google Assistant should call you. When you edit that, you can choose to listen to how Google pronounces your name or record one of your own. The feature is limited to English for now, and Google has just started rolling it out this week, so you may or may not see it yet.

Source: Gizmodo

Roku pulls YouTube TV from its channel store as dispute with Google continues

Roku

With Roku and Google still unable to reach an agreement regarding YouTube TV's distribution, Roku has pulled the YouTube TV from its channel store. The existing deal has lapsed, and so Roku couldn't have the app on its devices anymore. But according to the company, it is "taking the extra step to continue to offer existing subscribers access to YouTube TV on the Roku platform unless Google takes actions that require the full removal of the channel." Any new subscriptions from the YouTube app are also switched off "until an agreement is reached." 

Roku warns its customers in an email that the YouTube TV subscribers or those who have the app on their Roku devices shouldn't delete them as they won't be able to download it at the moment. The main YouTube app isn't affected by this change. 

Source: The Verge