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February 18, 2019

5 free new apps you should check out this week | AndroidPIT

New apps are in – get them while they’re fresh! As we do every week, we bring you the best Google Play has to offer.

February 18, 2019

‘Honestly, it terrifies me’ Teen-related apps may actually contain X-rated material

Parents beware: teen-rated apps may not be what you think. What may be rated for 12- or 13-year-old users may actually contain X-rated material. “Honestly it terrifies me,” said Melissa McKay, a Salt Lake County mother of five who is on a grassroots mission to put an end to the ease for kids to access explicit content. “I think parents would be shocked to know the kind of material that is on these apps. ”McKay said it was easy to do her own research.

February 18, 2019

Choking game: Internet challenge leads to teen’s death, family says

A 13-year-old girl has died after playing a dangerous game that involves choking.

February 17, 2019

Study: Instagram tops list for cyberbullying among teens, young adults

A recent survey from an anti-bullying group revealed more teenagers and young adults experience cyberbullying on Instagram than any other social media platform. 

February 16, 2019

Like A Puppy Versus A Lion: A Mother’s Cyberbullying Nightmare With Instagram

Sarah’s son came home from high school more than a year ago upset about being bullied. “He came in tears, (saying) ‘they’re calling me a name and someone’s

February 15, 2019

Instagram is now testing a web version of Direct messages

Insta-chat addicts, rejoice. You could soon be trading memes and emojis from your computer. Instagram is internally testing a web version of Instagram Direct messaging that lets people chat without the app. If, or more likely, when this rolls out publicly, users on a desktop or laptop PC or Mac, a …

February 14, 2019

The threat behind the screen: Stranger Danger

We’ve talked before about stranger danger, but often times the real threat is online. It’s a fear for any parent: predators hiding behind computer screens to carefully choose their victims. 

February 13, 2019

Police Warn Of Dangers Of New ’48 Hours Missing Challenge’ For Teens

Teens apparently dare each other to disappear for two days in hopes their picture will show up on social media. 

February 13, 2019

Police Warn Of Dangers Of New ’48 Hours Missing Challenge’ For Teens

Teens apparently dare each other to disappear for two days in hopes their picture will show up on social media. 

February 11, 2019

Hidden apps used by teens

Hidden apps, also known as “ghost” apps, are resources kids use to hide conversations and photos from parents and adults.