Social Media
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Social media are online communications channels that help people share information or content and interact with each other. Clearly defining the term is quite tricky because there are numerous social media services available nowadays. The most well-known are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
India Permanently Banned TikTok and 58 Other Chinese Apps
In 2019, ByteDance planned to invest about $1 billion into financing its operations in India. However, last year, India’s government blocked TikTok and about 100 other apps that were developed in China.
Twitter Launches Birdwatch to Help Combat Misinformation
The new project will allow users to discuss and provide context to tweets they find false or misleading in a format similar to Wikipedia and Reddit's moderation tools.
Beeper Is a New Chat App That Combines 15 Messengers in One Interface
Beeper integrates with the world’s most popular messaging services like Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp, but what makes this app really interesting is its support for iMessage since it’s only officially available on Apple devices.
TikTok Owner ByteDance Launched Its Own Payment Service
ByteDance acquired a payment license when it bought a payments solution provider called Wuhan Hezhong Yibao Technology in 2020. The license allows Douyin to offer payment features.
ByteDance Shuts Down the Development of Its Smartphones
In 2019, ByteDance announced plans to develop its own smartphone. The Chinese company acquired some of Smartisan's patents and employed several of its staff members, but the idea of creating its own smartphone was abandoned.
Hype Simulator: Feel Like the Most-Followed TikTok or Instagram Account
After signing in to the app, you will receive millions of followers and hundreds of comments on Instagram and TikTok.
Handy Tips: Why You Shouldn't Wish People Happy Birthday on Social Media
Today, we will tell you why an innocent act of wishing someone a happy birthday on social media is, in fact, more dangerous than it seems.
