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TRENDS

2024 November 18, 19

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Airchat

by David Morton

Is this the next big thing, or is it all just talk?

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Imagine a social media app where text takes a back seat and voice takes center stage! That’s the experience Airchat promises. And this new take on social media is shaking things up in the tech world.

  Airchat is an audio-focused social media platform. Instead of typing posts, users hold the record button on the app and record voice messages. The app then transcribes these messages into text so that they can be both heard and read. It’s a mix between a podcast and an X (formerly Twitter) feed.

  Many think that Airchat’s decision to ditch the text-first messaging model feels fresh. Hearing the natural tone of someone’s voice when they post feels more personal. It could also reduce misunderstandings since you can hear the emotion in people’s voices. What’s more, the app offers an autoplay feature, allowing you to listen when you’re out and about.

  Right now, Airchat is an invite-only app. On a practical level, this makes the app easier to manage because the user base is limited. But it’s also a marketing technique that fuels interest by making a product feel special.