Why You Should Take TikTok Off Your Phone

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May 27, 2023

TikTok has taken the world by storm in the few short years it’s been around. With over a billion users, TikTok’s success has also left the social media world scrambling to copy its successful formula. But maybe it’s not such a good idea to have it installed on your phone. In our top story, I go over all the reasons that you might want to uninstall the app, no matter how much fun you’re having.

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TODAY'S TOP STORY Why You Should Take TikTok Off Your Phone


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