The latest social media app making a buzz is called BeReal, and its popularity soared in 2022.

Reaching over 56 million downloads this year, its reputation for prioritizing more genuine,

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At times, BeReal has ranked high in app stores alongside industry icons like Facebook and WhatsApp.

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BeReal is a photo-sharing social media app that notifies users to post one unfiltered photo daily.

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Users can still post after the two minutes is up, but others will be informed that they did so after the deadline.

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BeReal attempts to give a genuine look into a user's life each day with only two minutes to get it as perfect

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