We are witnessing a surge of social media innovation of late, with several new platforms being launched in recent months. While many of them are trying to capitalise on the Twitter chaos following Musk’s takeover, a new app is taking a completely different route.

Founded by Indian-American entrepreneur and investor, Naval Ravikant, Airchat. The app aims to revolutionise social media by providing a novel way of connecting people. Going by the minute-long trailer posted by the founder, Airchat emphasises a push-to-talk layout for social media, where users can either communicate through videos or Clubhouse-like podcasts. The app seems to combine elements of TikTok, Clubhouse, and Instagram – with a colourful and interactive twist.

A vertically scrolling feed lets people ‘Discover’ new content to watch and interact with. Tapping one of those cards lets you see all recent updates from that person, arranged in an Instagram Stories-like interface. The app has moderated chat rooms for various topics, which people can join to either listen to the speaker or chime in. Text-based chat rooms are also present.

We are witnessing a surge of social media innovation of late, with several new platforms being launched in recent months. While many of them are trying to capitalise on the Twitter chaos following Musk’s takeover, a new app is taking a completely different route.

Founded by Indian-American entrepreneur and investor, Naval Ravikant, Airchat. The app aims to revolutionise social media by providing a novel way of connecting people. Going by the minute-long trailer posted by the founder, Airchat emphasises a push-to-talk layout for social media, where users can either communicate through videos or Clubhouse-like podcasts. The app seems to combine elements of TikTok, Clubhouse, and Instagram – with a colourful and interactive twist.

A vertically scrolling feed lets people ‘Discover’ new content to watch and interact with. Tapping one of those cards lets you see all recent updates from that person, arranged in an Instagram Stories-like interface. The app has moderated chat rooms for various topics, which people can join to either listen to the speaker or chime in. Text-based chat rooms are also present.

We are witnessing a surge of social media innovation of late, with several new platforms being launched in recent months. While many of them are trying to capitalise on the Twitter chaos following Musk’s takeover, a new app is taking a completely different route.

Founded by Indian-American entrepreneur and investor, Naval Ravikant, Airchat. The app aims to revolutionise social media by providing a novel way of connecting people. Going by the minute-long trailer posted by the founder, Airchat emphasises a push-to-talk layout for social media, where users can either communicate through videos or Clubhouse-like podcasts. The app seems to combine elements of TikTok, Clubhouse, and Instagram – with a colourful and interactive twist.

A vertically scrolling feed lets people ‘Discover’ new content to watch and interact with. Tapping one of those cards lets you see all recent updates from that person, arranged in an Instagram Stories-like interface. The app has moderated chat rooms for various topics, which people can join to either listen to the speaker or chime in. Text-based chat rooms are also present.

Airchat also seems to be employing generative AI in certain features. Naval stated that the app will offer “perfect transcripts” and allow users to generate AI art, likely for profile pictures and chat backgrounds.

“Social media isn’t social – it’s performative. Where’s the chitchat, the banter, the easy laughter? We made something new. Push-to-talk, whenever you want. With perfect transcripts and AI art. A dinner party in your pocket. Follow @getairchat…Never feel alone again,” tweeted Naval about the app.

Airchat is currently in beta testing, with an iOS beta being live currently and an Android beta on the way. Those interested can join a waitlist by heading to gertairchat.com and registering using your mobile number and Twitter handle. Airchat is free to use.