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The Pros and Cons of the Best TikTok Alternatives
Right now, there are three obvious platforms to migrate to: Red Note, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. But do they compare?
‘Explode’ Lets You Send Disappearing iMessages
If you've always wanted iMessage to be a little more like Snapchat, this is the app for you.
Bluesky Is Getting Its Own Instagram (Sort Of)
If you've already invested in Bluesky, you're going to like Flashes.
This Photo-Sharing App Feels Like a Return to Instagram’s Glory Days
Remember when Instagram was actually an app for sharing photos?
How to Preserve Everything You Love on TikTok Before It Goes Away
You can save your own videos, a list of accounts you follow, and your favorite videos from others.
How to Hide Yourself on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Other Social Media Platforms
There are ways to keep a low profile online, even in public.
Why Some TikTok Users Are Fleeing to RedNote, Another Chinese Social Media App
"Xiaohongshu" is currently the most popular free app in the U.S.
This Free iPhone and Mac Widget Tracks Your Local Air Quality
Find out at a glance whether it's safe to go outside.
Nintendo Music Is My Favorite App for Background Music
RIP, Nintendo channels on YouTube.
This Is the Best App for Tracking Wildfires
Watch Duty is the go-to service for critical fire information.
Instagram Is Going to Start Adding Politics Back Into Your Feed (Here’s How to Block It)
Don't play along with Meta's 180.
Telegram Has a New Verification Strategy to Cut Down on Scams
Make sure a chat is verified before believing what you read.
How to Download YouTube Videos on an iPhone
Turn your iPhone into an offline YouTube video player.
WhatsApp Now Lets You Call Select Members of a Group Chat
Don't bother the whole group with your call.
Google Maps’ Best Feature Is About to Get a Lot Less Useful
Google is kicking it off the website and confining it to mobile.
Instagram Won't Snitch If You Screenshot
Screenshot with wild abandon, but proceed with caution when sharing and bookmarking.
AT&T's Messaging App Is Officially Dead
If this is the first you're hearing of an AT&T messaging app, you're not alone.
Here's What a Paid Bluesky Subscription Might Look Like
Bluesky+ might offer users "profile badges," but not like X does.
Verizon Just Killed Its Messaging App
If you're a Verizon Message+ user, it's time to switch to Google Messages.
You Can Now Play These Multiplayer Games on YouTube
Wait—you can play games on YouTube?!