How Teens and Tweens can 'disappear' apps

By Rachel Mortimer | Posted: Tuesday September 24, 2024

This article explores the 'disappearing' of apps and how parents can find them.

Safe on Social often produces articles to help support parents to support their child's safe use of their digital platforms.

This article is relevant for those who have Apple phones and use IOS 18 as Apple has introduced the ability to hide apps such as Instagram and Snapchat in secret folders. It is for the intent of decluttering but some parents may be concerned as it could also lead to risky behaviours such as interacting with strangers, cyberbullying and sexting.