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Australia implements social media ban

Alternative Social Media Apps Surge as Australia Teen Ban Starts

Alternative social media platforms have surged in popularity in Australia Wednesday, as the nation’s landmark ban for under-16s drives children to non-restricted apps.

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Apple highlights developer tools as Australia bans social media for under-16s

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Alternative apps gain momentum in Australia after social media ban on teens begins - Check which apps are working and which are banned

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Australia's teen social media ban takes effect— under-16s feel left out, platforms face $33 million fine for violations

Australia's ban on social media for users under the age of 16 has taken effect, causing millions of children and teenagers to lose access to their accounts.

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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect

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Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for kids

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Australia Leader Defends Social Media Ban As Teens Brag About Staying Online

"This is the law, this isn't something that can be flouted," Albanese said on News Corp's Sky News.

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Australia Demands Social Media Giants Report Progress on Account Bans for Children Under 16

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Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access

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Apple didgeridon’t own the term ‘App Store’ in Australia

In some bad news for Apple, Australia’s Federal Court has rejected an appeal by the company to trademark the term “App Store.” In a ruling made Wednesday, judge Justice Yates dismissed Apple’s case and ordered it to pay the court costs of ...

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Obscure social media apps not included in teen ban are skyrocketing in popularity in Australia

Little known social media apps that are not included in the teen social media ban are topping the download charts, as teens make videos promoting their use (Image: Apple App Store/TikTok) Teens are propelling little-known social media platforms to the top ...

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Is Coronavirus App Safe? How Australia's COVIDSafe App Certifies Safety on Users' Personal Data

Coronavirus has now infected three million people around the world and recorded over 200,000 deaths. As a move towards flattening the curve, governments now invest in technology to track the infection on each community. In Australia, for example, the ...

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Controversial app ICEBlock has been removed from the Apple App Store after Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded its removal, suggesting it was being used to harm ICE agents. ICEBlock removed from Apple App Store Apple has had to deal with many requ 36 ...