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Find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety.
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Siri is Apple’s personal digital assistant, which is integrated into various Apple devices including iPhone, iPad and HomePod.
Skout is a location-based social network and dating app that connects people by location or personal preferences
Skype was an audio and video calling app that allowed you to video chat, instant message and make voice calls with other people, anywhere in the world, in real time.
Steam is a gaming platform that allows you to download, purchase, and play game titles, and to set up a profile to communicate via messaging, chat and voice.
Substack is a subscription-based newsletter publishing platform for independent writers, journalists and content creators.
Sugarbook is an online platform for people to form relationships based on mutually agreed benefits.
Tango is an interactive video broadcasting, messaging and social networking platform which allows you to watch and follow streamers, broadcast videos and connect to people nearby using geo location technology.
Wizz is a social media service targeted at teenagers and young adults that allows you to chat in real time with anyone around the world.
Xbox Live is an online service that allows you to connect and play with other gamers, primarily through the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles.
YouNow is a live streaming platform that lets you broadcast video from your desktop or mobile device and view the broadcasts of other members.
YouTube Kids is a filtered version of YouTube, a user-generated video sharing platform, which allows kids to discover and watch videos.
YouTube Premium is a paid membership to YouTube, available in certain countries including Australia, that gives you additional options for watching and listening to video and music.
Yubo (formerly Yellow) is a location-based social media app for teenagers to connect with other young people in their local area. Live streaming is a core feature.
Zoom is a remote conferencing service that allows you to communicate with other people through video and audio calling, chat, online learning and webinars.
Zoosk is a dating website and app that provides recommendations based on your preferences and how you’ve rated previous matches.