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social-media2 years ago

BeReal Introduces Exciting New Features for Enhanced User Experience

Social app BeReal is introducing two new features, Behind the Scenes and RealGroups. Behind the Scenes allows users to capture a few seconds of video before taking a photo, similar to iOS Live Photo. RealGroups enables users to share BeReals with a smaller group of friends and includes direct messaging within the group. BeReal aims to create a more authentic and private experience for users. According to Pew, an estimated 13% of US teens have used BeReal, but the app's user numbers have been disputed by external sources. BeReal has been actively adding new features to attract users, including messaging, photo posting, Spotify integration, and a "Friends of Friends" discovery feed.

via TechCrunch|
#behind-the-scenes#bereal#live-photo-like-features
social-media2 years ago

TikTok Ditches BeReal Clone and Implements Parent Controls

TikTok has discontinued its BeReal competitor, TikTok Now, less than nine months after its release, as the app struggled with declining users. Meanwhile, TikTok is introducing parental filters through its Family Pairing feature to give parents greater control over their children's feeds. The company also announced the launch of a "Youth Council" to collect feedback from young users. This comes as both TikTok and Meta (formerly Facebook) face scrutiny from lawmakers regarding privacy settings for young users.

via Gizmodo|
#app-discontinuation#bereal#family-pairing
social-media2 years ago

TikTok shuts down BeReal clone after short lifespan.

TikTok is discontinuing its in-app feature and standalone app, TikTok Now, which mimics BeReal, an app that invites users to take a front and back camera photo at a random time every day. The decision could indicate a decline in interest for BeReal-style app experiences. BeReal has rolled out major changes in recent months, but only 9% of users opened the app every day. Users can still see their previous Now posts, but won't be able to create new ones.

via TechCrunch|
#app#bereal#discontinuation
social-media2 years ago

TikTok Kills TikTok Now, Abandons BeReal Trend.

TikTok is discontinuing TikTok Now, a feature that was nearly identical to last year's viral sensation BeReal. BeReal was Apple's iPhone app of the year for 2022, but its popularity has tapered off. TikTok Now required users to take front and rear photos simultaneously, and also allowed for 10-second TikTok-like videos. The feature was part of the main TikTok app in the US, but it's unclear if the separate TikTok Now app in other regions will also be discontinued.

via Engadget|
#app#bereal#discontinuation
social-media2 years ago

BeReal Introduces RealChat, a New Direct Messaging Feature

BeReal, the French social media app that forces users to post daily selfies, has introduced a private messaging feature called RealChat, which is one of the most requested features. Users can only message friends on the platform, and both parties have to delete a message for it to be removed. The app has faced criticism for its messy approach to social media, but the RealChat feature is expected to boost time spent on the app and allow for private commenting on posts.

via Engadget|
#bereal#daily-selfies#private-messaging
social-media2 years ago

BeReal Introduces RealChat, a New Direct Messaging Feature

BeReal, the social media app that prompts users to take a front-and-back camera photo to share with friends, is adding a private messaging feature called RealChat. Users can message one-on-one with friends, send private BeReals, and react with RealMoji. The chat system will launch with blocking and reporting features, and users can delete their own messages. Private messaging is one of the most commonly requested features from users. BeReal has 20 million daily active users and has raised $60 million in a Series B round, but has no ads or paid features yet.

via TechCrunch|
#bereal#messaging-feature#private-messaging
social-media2 years ago

Instagram's Founder Claims the App Has Lost Its Soul.

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom has criticized the platform for losing its "soul" and becoming too focused on monetization, leaving regular users feeling left out. The rise of influencers has also created unrealistic expectations about success and happiness. Systrom praised the BeReal platform for promoting authenticity, but it remains to be seen whether it can compete with Instagram's curated image of perfection. The criticism highlights growing concerns about the impact of social media on mental health and the need to use these platforms in a healthy and authentic way.

via Gizchina.com|
#bereal#influencers#instagram