About BeReal. Your friends for real.
BeReal is a photo-sharing app that encourages users to share authentic moments from their lives with friends. Every day at a random time, users will receive a notification prompting them to capture and post a photo within two minutes. The app aims to promote authenticity and connection by capturing real-time moments without the filters and curation often seen on other social media platforms.
Key Features
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Simultaneous Selfie and Frontal Photo: The unique BeReal camera captures both a selfie and a frontal photo simultaneously, providing a more comprehensive view of your surroundings.
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Public Discovery: Share your BeReal publicly to discover what others around you are up to, fostering a sense of community and shared experiences.
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Daily Challenges: Some days, BeReal presents a unique challenge, encouraging creativity and engagement with the app.
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Interactive Comments: Engage with your friends’ BeReal posts through comments and chat, fostering meaningful conversations and connections.
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RealMojis: Express your reactions to friends’ BeReal posts with RealMojis, personalized emoji representations, adding a layer of fun and personalization.
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Interactive Map: See where your friends are around the world when they post their BeReal, adding a geographical element to your social interactions.
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Memories Archive: Access your past BeReal posts to relive and cherish captured moments.
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WidgetMojis: View friends’ reactions to your BeReal directly on your Home Screen, providing instant feedback and engagement.
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iMessage RealMoji Stickers: Share your RealMojis as stickers in iMessage chats, extending your unique expressions beyond the BeReal app.
BeReal’s Quirks
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Time Sensitivity: BeReal’s two-minute posting window encourages spontaneity and discourages staged or overly edited content.
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Authenticity Emphasis: BeReal encourages users to share unfiltered and genuine moments, challenging the polished and curated nature of many social media platforms.
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Potential for Addiction: BeReal’s emphasis on real-time sharing and engagement could lead to addictive behaviors among users.
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Potential for Frustration: The app’s time-sensitive nature and emphasis on authenticity could lead to frustration for users who miss the posting window or struggle to capture perfect moments.
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No Influencer Focus: BeReal is not designed to promote influencer culture or celebrity status, focusing instead on genuine connections and authentic moments.
Additional Notes
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BeReal is pronounced “BiRil,” not “bereale” or “Bèreol.”
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The app’s developers are open to user feedback and may incorporate ideas into future versions.
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BeReal prioritizes user privacy and does not share personal data with China.
