Countdown to the under-16s social ban is on, so what apps are about to be restricted?

Which platforms are set to be restricted, which are set to remain accessible for under-16s, and could we see more bans?

When Parenting Feels Overwhelming, This New AI App Might Just Be the Sidekick You Didn’t Know You Needed

KidSense is the new AI-powered parenting app designed to help with tantrums, routines, ADHD challenges, and the everyday chaos of raising kids. We break down what it does, how it works, and the ...

The little-known apps kids are switching to ahead of ban

Australian teenagers are already switching to new platforms ahead of the government's landmark under-16 social media ban.
Journal of Medical Internet Research

Messenger App–Based Information Provision for Promoting Social Participation to Enhance Well-Being Among Community-Dwelling Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial

However, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the utilization of widely adopted messenger apps for this purpose. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of messenger app–based ...
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Messenger accidentally included in teen social media ban due to Facebook sign-in, Meta working on ‘solution’

Meta is scrambling to find a “solution” to its Messenger app being unintentionally included in the teen social media ban, in spite of the government’s promise it would be exempt. A seemingly ...
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Forget expensive iPads, Aldi is launching a kids' tablet for under £50 – and it's got a protective case

This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase If you’ve ever tried to juggle work, home life, and the constant ...