Updated for 2020 parental controls here. “I don’t have time to do the research.” Four years ago, that line from a parent planted an idea. That idea became Protect Young Eyes. If you type “parental control apps” into the Apple App Store, you are greeted with many […]
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What is the Boo App? App Store description: Boo is your own 3D avatar. Customize your avatar with tons of face features, hair styles and outfits. Decorate your Boo home with a variety of stylish items. Have fun with friends by visiting each other’s home, sending
The Complete Guide to Apple iOS Parental Controls Updated for iOS 16 changes. Related posts about iOS parental controls – don’t worry, a summary of these bulleted posts is included below if you don’t want to click around: iOS 12 Parental Controls Changes iOS 13 Parental
Tellonym is just another of a long list of apps that want to allow teenagers to leave each other anonymous feedback. Do you remember Sarahah from the summer of 2016? It was eventually removed from the Apple App Store because of the bullying that was
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What is the imo messenger App? Description: Encrypted, high-quality video and voice calls, encrypted group video with up to six participants. FREE and unlimited encrypted messages and video and voice calls over data or WiFi connections. In other words, avoid SMS (texting) and phone call charges.
Note: if you’re running iOS 13 or 14, you’ll want to visit our always-updated, comprehensive iOS Parental Control Guide here. iOS 12 Is Great for Parents. Bad for Businesses. We’ve been running the iOS 12 beta this summer and we’re happy with the results. There’s always
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What is the Google Duo Video Calling App? App Store Description: “Google Duo is the highest quality video calling app. It’s simple, reliable, and works on smartphones and tablets” (Apple App Store). You literally click on a name in your contacts and if they have Duo,
For years, we’ve been telling parents about content on Instagram. We even coined a phrase, Instaporn, to characterize the sexualized content that seemed to be invading a once, pure photo app. Our recent testing confirms that although Instagram has clear Community Guidelines, they aren’t enforcing them.
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What is TikTok? Is it safe? App Store Description: “TikTok is a global video community. We make it easy for you to watch awesome short videos AND you can also make your own videos by capturing those funny and memorable moments to share with the world. Spice
Is Musical.ly Safe? A Complete App Profile for Parents NOTE: On August 2, 2o18, Musical.ly became TikTok. Please visit our TikTok Definitive Guide for Parents. This eye-catching image was first used on a retired blog post where we first wrote about Musical.ly. I still really like