Innovative social media apps set to take over

26^th October 2020

The editorial unit

The editorial unit

26 October 2020

Despite its problems, social media is a vital component of modern life. Particularly in a world of social distancing, these apps can help bring people together even when they’re far apart. Users are not just limited to Facebook and Instagram, there are new social media apps popping up all the time, hoping to solve the drawbacks of the big players.

For those looking for ways to help their businesses stay connected while working remotely, working with an IT service provider is the best way to go. If, however, you’re looking for ways to kill the time until the world to returns to normal, here are some of the upcoming apps that are worth a try.

Steemit

An alternative to Reddit, Steemit is building an online community. It was launched four years ago and has since gained more than 1.2 million users. Content creators are rewarded on the platform in cryptocurrency, making it a truly future-proof app.

Steemit is based on the principle of decentralisation. It’s completely controlled by users, who determine the value of content through up-voting and down-voting. This makes it a pleasing alternative to the top-down approach taken by platforms such as Facebook.

Whisper

Available for free on Android and iOS, Whisper is a kind of online message board. Unlike mainstream message board social media apps like Twitter, users retain complete anonymity. They cannot be messaged or contacted, giving users a high degree of privacy.

It’s possible to search for different topics and see what people are saying about them. Think of it as a way to read and share secrets. Whisper is increasingly popular with big brands as an alternative way to communicate with audiences.

Telegram

Instant messaging apps are huge at the moment, with the likes of WhatsApp and Messenger receiving millions of downloads. Telegram is a cloud based platform that promises to be faster than any other. There’s also a secret chat option that offers end-to-end encryption.

By trying to outdo WhatsApp, Telegram is likely to become one of the most popular messaging apps in the future. Being completely free, easy to use and increasing customer security and privacy, Telegram has plenty of benefits over the competition.

Caffeine

Live streaming has really taken off in the last couple of years. It’s become an integral part of YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. As a result, there were bound to be new apps based around the concept of live streaming. That’s exactly what Caffeine is.

Popular with gamers and sports fans, Caffeine offers an interactive way for content creators to connect with their audience. It’s only been around for two years but with $146 million in funding raised, it’s sure to be a big hit.

New apps are released all the time but social media apps tend to see the most success. Keep an eye on the four listed above as they’re set to be the next big social media giants. They revolve around increased privacy for users and a decentralised approach that puts normal people in the driving seat. This is a marked difference from the tech giants of today.

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