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bbc said that Audio chat app Clubhouse has doubled its download numbers in just over two weeks, according to download estimates by one analytics firm.
App Annie reports that the app saw global downloads grow from 3.5 million to 8.1 million between 1 and 16 February.The invite-only app has surged in popularity amid appearances by some high-profile celebrities.But that popularity has also seen the firm attract significant criticism.Experts highlighted that data from the app is sometimes routed through Chinese servers – even if users are in the United States or other countries. And privacy concerns have also been raised over how the app checks users’ contact books.
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