Australians shift to alternative apps after teen social media ban

In Australia, teens under 16 can no longer use popular social media apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

This is because the government has banned these apps, saying they might be harmful.

Since the ban started, many teens have turned to other apps like Lemon8, Yope, Coverstar, and RedNote.

Even WhatsApp has seen more young users.

The government wants tech companies to check users' ages and remove teen accounts.

Some apps, like Yope, have asked for special permission because they think they should not be included in the ban.

The prime minister says this is a big step to protect families from powerful tech companies.