Dalvin Brown
Episode 20
BeReal has been No. 1 in the free apps category on Apple’s iPhone App Store for weeks
“Authentic” social media apps like BeReal, Locket and LiveIn have the internet buzzing. WSJ’s Dalvin Brown takes a look at whether they can generate the profits to compete against more established social media like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Illustration: Elizabeth Smelov
Dalvin Brown covers personal technology, including the latest smart devices, apps and services making an impact on consumers. His videos take you behind the scenes to find out what the latest tech developments mean for you.
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