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5 of the best — and worst — social media apps in 2024 (so far)
From Lapse to AirChat, here are the apps to have on your radar.
![Young woman receiving notifications and commenting on social media posts with smart phone. People networking with technology. Social media addiction concept.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06MVhkbKcw55NyQD6GrQnpD/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718310558.jpg)
![Young woman receiving notifications and commenting on social media posts with smart phone. People networking with technology. Social media addiction concept.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06MVhkbKcw55NyQD6GrQnpD/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718310558.jpg)
From 'End of Beginning' to 'Nasty,' here are TikTok's most viral songs of 2024 (so far)
TikTok bounced back from its UMG woes just in time for an 'Espresso' summer.
![From left to right Billie Eilish, Hozier, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Djo (Joe Keery), Tinashe, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Drake.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05xEES5x1MAgu2qjJ25ZNPr/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718304196.jpg)
![From left to right Billie Eilish, Hozier, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Djo (Joe Keery), Tinashe, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Drake.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05xEES5x1MAgu2qjJ25ZNPr/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718304196.jpg)
From yap to pookie, 2024's most viral internet slang defined
Yapping all about this year's catchphrases.
![An illustration of a person with a screen in front of their face](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ttPWKbQV7iWHyhw5mfxdk/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718124503.jpg)
![An illustration of a person with a screen in front of their face](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ttPWKbQV7iWHyhw5mfxdk/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718124503.jpg)
Google is letting you dig through the treasured Vogue image archive
Celebrating over a hundred years of the iconic magazine.
![A group of models.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05X20FOTub8LiAs71TOAvJb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718099721.jpg)
![A group of models.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05X20FOTub8LiAs71TOAvJb/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718099721.jpg)
TikTok may be introducing Snapchat-like streaks in DMs
Taking a cue from Snapchat.
![A man holding a smartphone displaying the logo of TikTok.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04uaRIC7Pvh7HUKHZeidCl0/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717759326.jpg)
![A man holding a smartphone displaying the logo of TikTok.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04uaRIC7Pvh7HUKHZeidCl0/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717759326.jpg)
Another 'Hunger Games' prequel is on the way and fans can't wait
The Haymitch backstory we've been waiting for.
![Actors Josh Hutcherson (L) and Jennifer Lawrence (R)on the set of the film "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07nYtWbUVqjst0VROq2yuhz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717691285.jpg)
![Actors Josh Hutcherson (L) and Jennifer Lawrence (R)on the set of the film "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07nYtWbUVqjst0VROq2yuhz/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717691285.jpg)
Substack is introducing a new video feature
Is the newsletter platform taking on TikTok?
![Two screenshots of Substack's video feature.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04BkLfJpZ49jJPPTiLoryji/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717597731.jpg)
![Two screenshots of Substack's video feature.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04BkLfJpZ49jJPPTiLoryji/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717597731.jpg)
TikTok is shipping Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, which could mean nothing
WHICH COULD MEAN NOTHING.
By Tim Marcin
![matt damon and ben affleck in an illustration of an ice cream parlor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05IJx1vxTjlN0K6shTltatO/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717537023.jpg)
![matt damon and ben affleck in an illustration of an ice cream parlor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05IJx1vxTjlN0K6shTltatO/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717537023.jpg)
Stephen Colbert revels in calling Trump a convicted felon after 34 guilty verdicts
"We might be facing a situation where if you can't do the time – and I can't believe I'm saying this – don't do the crime."
By Amanda Yeo
![The Late Show with Stephen Colbert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/07DM9fw3QnfrcIGJiZaDZBv/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717481571.jpg)
![The Late Show with Stephen Colbert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/07DM9fw3QnfrcIGJiZaDZBv/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717481571.jpg)
Trump denies he ever said 'lock her up.' Seth Meyers proves otherwise.
"It's time for the closest look we've ever taken in our f***ing lives."
By Amanda Yeo
![Late Night with Seth Meyers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/05EBWf2yzJBvYmMZ4j3PcrY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717467540.jpg)
![Late Night with Seth Meyers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/05EBWf2yzJBvYmMZ4j3PcrY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717467540.jpg)
Facebook reveals new plan to woo Gen Z users back to the platform
The platform known as 'Boomerbook' looks to Gen Z for growth.
![Two young women crowd together to look at a phone screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01xhKlXc78cVAmJD5hvt79o/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717444157.png)
![Two young women crowd together to look at a phone screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01xhKlXc78cVAmJD5hvt79o/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717444157.png)
TikTokkers are farming likes to force their partners to buy them 'College Football 25'
Getting likes and a new video game. It's a great deal.
By Tim Marcin
![college football players on field with name of the video game College Football '25](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/078Ceb7cvi1Oes23dkBl2Mr/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717433916.jpg)
![college football players on field with name of the video game College Football '25](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/078Ceb7cvi1Oes23dkBl2Mr/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717433916.jpg)
Creators are gaming the algorithm with pronunciation ploys — and it's working
And every one of you is falling for it! Embarrassing!
![TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram creators are deliberately mispronouncing words in videos to boost engagement and views.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00jxOiFOOUQgFt36y9NNpDT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717430225.png)
![TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram creators are deliberately mispronouncing words in videos to boost engagement and views.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00jxOiFOOUQgFt36y9NNpDT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717430225.png)
TikTok is reportedly prepping a U.S. version of its algorithm
It aims to create a separate code base that's independent from the Chinese version.
![A phone displaying the TikTok logo on an American flag backdrop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00WzdefT97BFIDXf6iQsB0p/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717171017.jpg)
![A phone displaying the TikTok logo on an American flag backdrop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00WzdefT97BFIDXf6iQsB0p/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717171017.jpg)
X's best reactions to Trump's 34 felony convictions
X users congratulate Trump for winning a popular vote.
By Amanda Yeo
![U.S. President Donald Trump sits at the defendant's table inside the courthouse as the jury is scheduled to continue deliberations for his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City. Superimposed over it is an X post by @Very__Regular that reads, "unlimited cringe passes issued for everyone this evening. tomorrow we'll buckle down but tonight we drumpf-post."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03oe4sJXGFLB86ONCOuAjxW/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717141468.png)
![U.S. President Donald Trump sits at the defendant's table inside the courthouse as the jury is scheduled to continue deliberations for his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City. Superimposed over it is an X post by @Very__Regular that reads, "unlimited cringe passes issued for everyone this evening. tomorrow we'll buckle down but tonight we drumpf-post."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03oe4sJXGFLB86ONCOuAjxW/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717141468.png)
Jimmy Kimmel gleefully reacts to Trump's 34 guilty verdicts
He's hoping the former U.S. president will be sentenced to community service.
By Amanda Yeo
![Jimmy Kimmel on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01N4oQVsZgqcgxJ9DcYmwRe/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717132320.jpg)
![Jimmy Kimmel on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01N4oQVsZgqcgxJ9DcYmwRe/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717132320.jpg)
Trump found guilty on all 34 counts, social media asks: Now what?
What happens next? Answer: A lot of online discourse, then sentencing.
By Chris Taylor
![Donald Trump emerges from the courtroom looking downcast.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/062sCM7ZvMrHijmeWbtx3Qk/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717104904.jpg)
![Donald Trump emerges from the courtroom looking downcast.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/062sCM7ZvMrHijmeWbtx3Qk/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717104904.jpg)
New TikTok guidelines target weight loss drugs
Videos promoting weight loss drugs are now ineligible for TikTok's FYP.
![A phone screen displaying the TikTok logo in front of a blue backdrop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03wc9loZUBtvTNpAi4ZpUld/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717095383.jpg)
![A phone screen displaying the TikTok logo in front of a blue backdrop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03wc9loZUBtvTNpAi4ZpUld/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717095383.jpg)
Instagram teens now have the option to interact with only their 'close friends'
Instagram builds out its anti-harassment 'Limits' feature.
![An in-app Instagram notification pop-up.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03B2smkdLLc75epZVOTpl2e/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717084892.jpg)
![An in-app Instagram notification pop-up.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03B2smkdLLc75epZVOTpl2e/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717084892.jpg)
Plastique Tiara spills 'All Stars' secrets, talks bestie Naomi Smalls and her obsession with Minh Tuyết
'Asian excellence has arrived!'
![Plastique Tiara in a black ensemble surrounded by thumbnails of her favorite videos.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07iOwa2uanA3hepehmExB9R/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717019372.jpg)
![Plastique Tiara in a black ensemble surrounded by thumbnails of her favorite videos.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07iOwa2uanA3hepehmExB9R/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717019372.jpg)