The app allows you to record your short video, edit, and upload on the platform without any special additional technical skills. You can also share your videos to other social media platforms such as Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, and Instagram.

 However, after some time you might consider deactivating your app for personal reasons. Before you delete your account, keep in mind that deactivating your account is permanent and cannot be reversed.

Once you delete your account, it remains “Deactivated” for 30 days before it disappears forever. If you wish to have it back, sign back in within the stated time. Otherwise, your account and the content will be wiped out permanently on TikTok.

Steps to deactivate your TikTok account

1) Login to your account

2) Launch the app. Go to your profile and select the three dots (…) icon at the top-right corner.

3) Click “Manage My Account”

4) At the bottom of the menu page, you’ll see a “Delete account” button

5) Save your phone number if you haven’t already. Then click on “Send Code” and you’ll receive a text with your confirmation code that allows you to delete the account. Enter the verification code and click “Continue”.

6) A brief statement opens up alerting you about the things you won’t be able to access after deactivating your account. If you still want to continue, click the “Delete Account” button.

Watch this video about deactivating TikTok account

How to restore TikTok after deactivating your account

Note that, this restoring your account can only be done within the first 30 days of deactivating your account. Otherwise, your account will be permanently deleted.

To retrieve your data, login into your account as normal. A dialog box will pop up. Click the “Reactivate” button to restore your account. Your data will reappear and you can continue making fun videos for your audience.

What do you lose when you delete or deactivate your TikTok Account?

When you reach the final step to deleting your account, a popup dialog will appear sharing the following information:

You’ll have no access to your account

You’ll lose access to all videos you uploaded

You’ll have no refund for any previously purchased items

Chat messages may still be visible to others

Note that your account will be deactivated for 30 days. During this period, your account won’t be accessible to the public. After 30 days, your account will be deleted automatically forever.

How to add a phone number to your TikTok account

To delete your account using the above process, you need to add a phone number linked to your TikTok account. Otherwise, the process won’t work. If you’re wondering how to go about it:

Login to your TikTok app

Tap on the “Profile Icon” at the bottom right corner

Select the “…” icon at the top right corner

Select the “Privacy and Settings”

Tap on the “Manage My Account” option

Tap on the “Phone Number” option

Enter your phone number and wait for a verification text with your one-time password code

Again, let me reviews the steps to add a phone number to your TikTok account

1. Login to your TikTok app
2. Tap on the “Profile Icon” at the bottom right corner
3. Select the “…” icon at the top right corner
4. Select the “Privacy and Settings”
5. Tap on the “Manage My Account” option
6. Tap on the “Phone Number” option
7. Enter your phone number and wait for a verification text with your one-time password code

How to unlink your phone number from TikTok

Note that TikTok needs your account linked to your phone number to verify you’re the real user for that account. If you need to change it, you’ll need to replace it with another number.

TikTok doesn’t allow you to remove your phone number and email from your account because

• To verify your account.
• To find your account on TikTok, in case you lost your password and username.

Your phone number and email help you to recover your particular account if you forgot your account.

• To trace, and collect information on their users’ behavior.
• To meet company policy.
• To turn over its user back to the app.

With that in mind, if you still want to remove your phone number or replace it with another, here’s a step by step process to guide you.

1. Open the TikTok app on your smartphone.
2. After you launch the TikTok app, click on the “Me,” with the people icon.
3. Now you will see your profile, click on the three vertical (…)dots.
4. You will go to the “Settings and privacy,” after that, choose to Report a problem under “Support.”
5. Now under “Feedback and help,” select Account and Profile.
6. After that, click on the Email and Phone Number.
7. Now you will see various topics, click on the “changing the phone number” associated with an account.”
8. You will see a message guide from TikTok, asking you, “Is your problem resolved?”
9. Click on the “No” button. After you click on the no button, you will see a message saying that “Thank you for your feedback.”
10. Now you skip the message and again click on the “Still have a problem”
11. After you click on the “Still have a problem,” you will see the text box for feedback.
12. Now type your problem in the box, reporting that “you don’t have any access to your phone number linked in your account.”
13. Finally, click on the “Report” button.

Read this article to change age on TikTok here.

Can I delete all of my TikTok videos at once?

TikTok does not offer a delete all videos option. There’s no command for “Delete All” within the app. However, some users claim you can mass delete videos using “ES File Explorer”. Note that it works for others but not everyone. Furthermore, this method only deletes videos from your phone and not in your account.    

Is there a way to recover deleted TikTok videos?

If you are having second thoughts about deleting your TikTok , unless you saved the video in your phone, it’s gone forever. Careful not to fall bait to apps promising to recover your videos but don’t work. Most of those apps are frauds to gain access to your account. Always remember to read the reviews, terms, and conditions of the third party video recovery app.

Is it possible to delete someone else’s post?

Sometimes our family and friends post videos of you or your children and you don’t like it. You ask nicely but they refuse to take it down, how do you handle that?

Short answer, you can’t delete someone else’s video but you can report it.

Kindly avoid being that person who always reports other people’s video if it’s not necessary. But if the video is offensive, violates your privacy or terms, go ahead.

If you’d like to report it, locate the specific video, click the “Share” icon on the right-hand side, then click on “Report”. Fill out the pop up form and submit. The TikTok team will review the video and if it doesn’t meet the app’s guidelines, the video will be deleted. Just make sure you are really want to do that otherwise, you might get into a confrontation with the other person  

Conclusion

Having a TikTok account can be fun and entertaining. However, you might want to make a few changes in your account or deactivate it. Sometimes the app can be a distraction and need a timeout. Use the guidelines above to help you run your account efficiently. 

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To watch a livestream you need to be logged into your TikTok account. Once logged in, you simply need to go to the profile that is currently livestreaming, tap on the profile picture (a profile that is currently livestreaming will have a pink circle around the profile picture).

In this article I’ll cover a bit of TikTok’s history, a detailed tutorial on watching live streams as well as what the future may hold for TikTok in the United States. So without further ado, let’s get right on with it.

How did TikTok start

TikTok is a Chinese video sharing social networking service owned by ByteDance. The social media platform that has come to be known as TikTok is used these days by its billions of users to make a variety of short videos. The genre of these videos often include themes that are educational, funny, or involve an unhealthy amount of dancing.

Originally released in the Chinese market as Douyin (literally translates to “vibrating sound” in Chinese) in September 2016, TikTok has since then grown to become a major player in the social media industry. TikTok can be considered as the international version of Douyin, it was launched in the year 2017 for both iOS and Android users in some markets outside of mainland China. However it wasn’t until August 2, 2018 that TikTok finally became available worldwide. This was made possible after the merger with “Musical.ly”, another Chinese social media service.

Since its launch in September 2016, TikTok has grown in popularity to the extent that it currently has surpassed over 2 billion mobile downloads worldwide according to data from mobile research firm Sensor Tower. It should be noted this figure excludes Android users in China. That’s for me, incredible to say the least, I mean 2 billion downloads. It makes sense now why I keep seeing it everywhere these days. Media outlets in 2019 cited TikTok as the 7^th most downloaded mobile app of the decade (2010 to 2019). If all this wasn’t enough, during the years 2018 and 2019 it was the most downloaded app in the Apple App store. It achieved this incredible feat beating the likes of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and even YouTube.

I think at this point, it is safe to say TikTok is a well-known app. Let’s now focus our attention on how to enjoy some of the very best TikTok has to offer, watching live streams.

How to Watch Livestreams on TikTok

In this article I’m going to be focusing on how to watch livestreams for users that have signed up for TikTok. Apparently there is a simple way to do this for non-registered users but like I said, I won’t be covering that. Now to watch livestreams you’ll need to be logged in to your TikTok account, then proceed to the homepage.

While on the homepage, what you do next is to enter the “Following” page. You can locate it at the top middle of the home page. The Following page as you may have guessed contains the streams and videos of everyone you’re following. While still on the Following page if anyone you’re following is currently live you’ll notice just below the “Following” button there is an icon that shows “LIVE” with the number of people currently live streaming next to it.

If none of the people you follow are currently Live, the “Live” icon won’t appear. Assuming there’re profiles that are currently live, tapping the “Live” icon will show those profiles. These profiles are characterized with a pink ring around their profile pictures with the word LIVE underneath. When you’ve decided which livestream you’ll like to watch, go ahead and click on their profile picture. This will take you immediately to their livestream where you’ll be able to drop comments, leave likes and even gifts.

At any point if you’d like to stop watching the particular livestream you’re on you can simply tap on the “X” icon located at the top right of the page. You’ll be taken back to the Following page that shows you all profiles that are currently live. At this point you may choose to watch another livestream or do something else. It’s that simple and this basically covers how to watch livestreams on TikTok.

Future of TikTok

The year 2020 has seen TikTok continue its rise in popularity as well as its many legal challenges. This is especially true when it comes to the American portion of its business. Things got so severe that at one point TikTok considered selling its assets. But how did this begin, to answer this we’ll have to go down memory lane.

It was August 6 2020, when United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order which would in effect ban TikTok in 45 days unless it was sold to an American buyer.

On 14 August 2020, Trump issued another order which gave ByteDance(Chinese parent of TikTok) just 90 days to sell or diversify its U.S. TikTok operations. In the order, Trump cited a threat to national security saying that there was “credible evidence” that led him to believe that ByteDance “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States.” TikTok was in trouble and It was rumoured that Walmart, Oracle and Microsoft were in talks to purchase a portion of TikTok’s American assets. At this it seemed like it would be the end for TikTok but there were some more legal battles ahead.

On September 18, just a few days before the August 6 ban would have taken effect, TikTok filed a lawsuit, TikTok v. Trump. On 23 September, to avoid being banned by the Trump administration, TikTok filed a request for a preliminary injunction. U.S. judge Carl J. Nichols blocked the ban, thus temporarily allowing TikTok to remain available in the U.S. app stores. However there were additional Commerce Department restrictions set to take place 12 November 2020 that were not touched. These restrictions could have a larger impact on TikTok’s operations in the U.S. So with that the purchasing deadline was pushed to November 12.

On October 30, Pennsylvania Judge Wendy Beetlestone ruled against the Commerce Department after some TikTok influencers filed a lawsuit. This blocked the Commerce Department from restricting TikTok. When November 12 came, the Commerce Department in a statement said that in order to comply with the Pennsylvania ruling, it would not try to enforce the restrictions against TikTok that had been scheduled to take effect November 12.

However the fight wasn’t over. The Commerce Department appealed the original ruling in TikTok v. Trump. In what can be considered a legal victory for TikTok, on December 7 2020, Washington D.C. district court judge Carl J. Nichols granted a preliminary injunction against the Commerce Department, protecting TikTok from further restrictions being imposed on them. The case is continuing.

Conclusion

TikTok is a hugely popular app that probably became even more popular in 2020 due to the lockdown restrictions. It is fun and exciting to use but can be very addictive.

However, it has many privacy and security concerns, concerns that had seen it almost banned in the U.S. and outrightly banned in some other countries.  

It seems like for now and the foreseeable future, TikTok is here to stay.

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Periscope livestreaming service is indeed shutting down. Twitter has made it official and going live on periscope will soon become a thing of the past.

However, we will have some alternative services that you could look into if you have been using Periscope’s live features for a long time.

What is Periscope and How it Helped Live Streaming?

Periscope became super popular when Twitter acquired it for approximately $86 million. At the same time, five years ago, we also had Meerkat and Houseparty as viable alternatives. A lot of these services couldn’t go beyond the damage caused by the pandemic but some did make their way to the mainstream market.

In the past, it was considered to be a huge boon for live streaming as Twitch was primarily used by gamers. People had the option to go live, have a huge stream of viewers and talk on any topic that suits their audiences’ taste.

A fun fact for users who are really addicted to live streaming is that Twitter no longer needs a standalone app. The technology is already implemented within their app and the website. It enables you as a user to easily use the Twitter Live feature.

Just tap the in-app camera icon and you can go live with the help of Media Studio, a feature found inside Twitter.

How to Go Live on Periscope?

While I can immediately redirect you to the official Twitter frequently asked questions page, it may not be easy to understand for newcomers. Instead, I will provide a step by step quick overview of how to use the service to live stream content.

By doing so, you can reach a broader range of audiences on multiple platforms including iOS and Android. However, when the service is no longer available, you can shift your fanbase to a different website or app that offers a similar service.

iOS Users

1. Create a periscope account
2. Login to the app
3. Find the broadcast icon found in the bottom center of the screen
4. Choose the list of people who will be able to view the live content
5. Pick an appropriate title that will enable them to understand what the content is all about
6. You can also do a voice-only live event on your iOS app but make sure your Wi-Fi connectivity is strong

Android Users

1. An active Periscope user credential is mandatory for the app to work on your Android phone
2. The camera icon found on the bottom of the screen will enable you to go live
3. Make sure to have an attractive title so that your audience will be inclined to watch it all the way
4. Near the Go Live option, you can also find options to turn on location and have a limited chat group
5. Click on stop broadcast once the show is over

Is Periscope Shutting Down?

I’m just as disheartened as you are by this news and there is no other way to say it!

Yes, Periscope will be shut down by Twitter, the parent company. They originally purchased the app in 2015 but it didn’t last even five years before this tough decision has been made. According to Twitter, they really couldn’t operate the services because of the high costs of operation and users are no longer using it as much as Twitter wanted them to.

The final date for the app to be discounted both on iOS and Android platforms is 31^st, March 2021.

The team also confirmed that if you haven’t already created an ID, you may not be able to do so because it will be shut down even earlier. Potentially, it means that not many users could go on board at this point in time.

Periscope is not the only app that has met this fate because earlier in 2017, Vine, a similar app that resembled Tik Tok, was removed from the portfolio. The problem according to Twitter and many other technology firms is that they couldn’t find a viable business model to support users.

With tons of data being uploaded on a daily basis, it costs a lot to maintain the servers and continue offering the service.

What are some of the Alternatives to Periscope?

I have already downloaded the videos I had saved on Periscope and if you have a huge collection, make sure to download all your data before March 2021 when the deadline ends.

Finding a viable alternative for Periscope shouldn’t be a huge task at this point in time. I have been regularly using some of these services and these alternatives would come in handy after Periscope is fully shut down in 2021.

Here is the list of alternatives for Periscope:

• Twitch
• Twitter Live
• Facebook Live
• Meerkat
• Youtube Live

Twitch

This is an obvious choice for live streamers even though it is predominantly used by game streamers across the globe. The service is owned by Amazon and is one of the most reliable of them all. Powered by gaming enthusiasts and sponsors, it is bound to be available for years to come.

Twitter Live

A major share of Periscope’s streaming solutions is already integrated into Twitter live streaming. With the majority of the audience already using their website and app, it wasn’t difficult for the company to convince and get them all on board so that they could shut down the app they purchased.

Facebook Live

This alternative needs no introduction but it should be added to this list. Just pull your smartphone out, open the Facebook app and you can start streaming live videos directly. Be it an event, birthday party or a massive public gathering, everything goes live on FB and gains the necessary momentum quickly.

Meerkat

In the year 2020, Meerkat became exceptionally popular because people started working from home out of the blue and the live streaming app gained traction like no other. It is simple, easy to use and works on multiple platforms including iOS, Android thus making it a favorite among its user community.

YouTube Live

This is another popular alternative to Periscope because it allows people to effortlessly stream live video to millions of people. If you want to upload a video on YouTube, then doing it via YouTube Live would make it easier. The user interface is very easy to use and one can send live video alerts to subscribers to alert them of the new content. Can be used on mobile phones as well as webcams on desktop.

Bidding Farewell to Periscope Live Streaming

I am among hundreds of others who would want Periscope to stay but as with all technological innovations, some of the services get shut down sooner than later. Google has been doing it for years now and it is no wonder Twitter may do it once now. I wouldn’t claim that I have been using this live streaming service because Twitter and Facebook offer better alternatives.

Besides, without a massive user base to stream your content to, it doesn’t make sense for any content creator to stay onboard. They would wish to make revenue through periscope live streaming which can be done only when there are enough users to stream live content to.

Conclusion

As a service, Periscope was one of the many pioneers started way back in the past when the internet was slow and bandwidth was far more constrained. However, we could enjoy 4K streaming and game streaming seamlessly today. The app definitely deserves its recognition for bringing about a change to the live streaming features we enjoy on Twitter today.

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Currently if you want to talk to Santa Claus online there are many services that offer this. Cameo, JingleRing, AskSanta are a few. Some of these services offer personalized video messages, real time AI powered chats and facetime with Santa.

A quick google search “How to talk to Santa Claus” and you may be overwhelmed with the number of results that come up. That’s why I came up with this article, to help you make better informed decisions. I’ll try my best to explain these services for you, their perks as well as their prices in this article.

Cameo

Cameo is an American video-sharing website headquartered in Chicago. It offers you the chance to pay for personalized video messages from your favourite celebrities, even Santa Claus. You’ll need to create an account to use their services however the process is very straightforward. At the time of this writing Cameo isn’t offering any free trail to their premium services.

On Cameo you can pay for a Mr. Santa, Mrs. Santa as well as some elves. There is a Santa that speaks Spanish, along with a comedian Santa. Their prices for a personalised video message currently range from $10 to $150. Each Santa has a response time that can vary from a few hours to 7 days. If after 7 days you don’t get your personalised video message, the hold on your card is lifted. So it’s advised you request early for your video message just so you can avoid any disruptions to your plans this festive period.

Going through their catalogue of Santa not all of them are meant for children. Some are in my opinion more favourable for grownups who are interested in a unique Christmas cheer. When trying to decide you’ll find the reviews helpful. When it comes to a younger audience I personally feel “America’s Favorite Santa Claus”, one of the Santa available would be the best. He currently charges $99 for a cameo video and has a response time of 13 hours with a rating of 5.0 from 39 reviews so far.

Ask Santa

Imagine having a chat with Santa without having to leave your sofa, for free I might add. Your kids would get the chance to ask Santa all the questions they have on their minds and with all responses pre-recorded and certified by kidSAFE to be children friendly you wouldn’t have to worry about any inappropriate content. This is what Ask Santa is all about.

Ask Santa is one of the few online services that is powered by AI. It allows you to chat with an AI version of Santa for free. This is made possible through the kind donations made to their charity partner, American Heart Association.

It provides an opportunity for children to have fun, exciting interactions with Santa using StoryFile’s cloud based AI system. I personally tried it out and it was impressive. Santa was responsive to a lot of questions (Christmas related), honestly it was incredible. It is also kids friendly, you’ll find on the site it’s a part of the kidSAFE seal program. This means it has been independently reviewed and certified that it is safe for children and online privacy is respected. When using it I found I had to speak slowly so Santa was able to get my correct question but it didn’t ruin the experience for me. 

Portable North Pole

Portable North Pole (NPN) is one of the better known online services that offer virtual Santa visits and messages. They have well over 10 million downloads on the google play store with an average rating of 4.7. This would be my preferred option when it comes to deciding which online service I’d use.

They offer a free 90 second video that includes Santa mentioning your child’s name along with their picture being hung on a wall. The 90 second video is also of high quality and well made. I tried it for myself and even though I knew I haven’t been exactly on the good list this year it felt real and comforting to hear Santa call my name.

Their premium services include interactive or live video calls with Santa along. Currently they’re offering special limited time offers that allow free trials of their services. Frankly there’re a lot of services they offer, too many to put down. Their premium services price range from $4.99 for a single premium call (video or audio) to $14.99 (currently on $13.99) for their Magic Pass and $39.99 for their Ultimate Magic Pass. A simple Magic Pass on their platform would be a better option in my opinion but depending on your needs you can choose anyone.

JingleRing

Traditionally Santa has been white and spoke only English but for some people they may prefer a Santa that speaks their language and is closely related to their faith. I am happy to say Jingle Ring provides you just that, and it’s virtual too. So let’s say you would prefer a white Mrs Claus, Black Santa, Black Mrs. Claus they have you covered. Their Santa is available in both English and Spanish. They also have a Santa that is available for children with special needs.

It is however an entirely premium service with no free trials currently. When trying to book a visit, I found out during a call to Santa, they currently only support Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge browsers but no Safari. This is something iOS users should note. Prices currently start from $24.95 to $86.80 based on selected preferences and selected days for visit. When choosing your experience you can invite up to 4 children at no extra charge. Due to the high demand and scheduling some variants of Santa may not be available. As of the time of this writing, neither Black Santa nor Mrs. Santa can speak Spanish or communicate in sign language. So you should head over now to secure a booking if interested.

Conclusion

Growing up, Christmas was very special for me as it is for children these days as well. These days my Christmas tradition involves me spending time with family and friends, exchanging gifts, donating to orphanages. As a kid, I’d have been really bummed out that I couldn’t go to see Santa. I’d usually drag my parents to the mall for the chance to see Santa.

Understandably with everything happening around us this year with COVID-19, all in person Santa visits are being canceled. Most people who have performed as Santa for years have been left unemployed or have moved their services online. However there is increasing hope the worse days are behind us, perhaps next year you won’t have need for this article.

For now however, we have the opportunity to save Christmas for children this holiday, as well as keeping many Santa employed. I visited Santa many times growing up so I can do without a visit this year but for Children, their experience might be different.

In this article I’ve tried to show you some of the online services to offer virtual Santa visits. I hope you’ve been able to find one that will be perfect for you this holiday. I wish you a merry Christmas and please stay safe out there.

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Tiktok is now one of the most interactive social media sites with millions of subscribers from all corners of the world. To join the fun, you have to download the app on your phone or any device, create your account, and start making videos.

Is there an age limit for joining TikTok?

The acceptable age for TikTok users is 13 years and above. The website has strict rules to the age limit in line with the children’s online privacy protection act.

This action on TikTok came after they paid a $5.7 million settlement with the federal trade commission for violating the children’s online privacy protection act. Following that, strict rules came in place and any account with a user under the age of 12 is automatically deleted.

To prevent users from lying about the age, TikTok made it nearly impossible for users to change their app’s birth date.

Furthermore, TikTok’s in-app age limit features a live stream feature that only applies to those with at least 1000 followers and 16 years of age. To receive any virtual gifts from fans during a live stream, you have to be above 18 years of age.

According to the TikTok safety center, this limited experience prevents users from sharing videos, messaging other users, or maintaining a profile or followers.

This helps minimize sexual harassment, sharing inappropriate videos, and spamming. Users can only watch appropriate videos for entertainment until they reach 18 years and above.

Is there a way to change your age on TikTok?

There is no direct way for changing your age on TikTok. Once you fill in your birth date when signing in, that’s it. However, there’s a way you can correct that but requires some effort and a little patience. Here’s how you go about it;

Launch the TikTok app on your smartphone

Log into your profile

Tap on the three dots at the top right corner

Scroll down to the logout option

Once you complete this, go back to the homepage and click on the ‘ME’ option

Once you sign up once again, you will have to choose the phone or email option

This option will direct you to the page where you’re required to fill in your birthday details

Change your birth date, which will update your age on your account

Then log in through a phone number or email, which you can do using the account that you have on TikTok.

Note that you’ll need to provide proof of age in the form of a government-issued ID to fix the problem or a passport.    

Alternatively:

·         Launch the app on your phone

·         Open your profile

·         Tap the three-dot icon in the upper right corner

·         Scroll to find the support section

·         Tap on the report the problem

Or

·         Go onto your profile.

·         Click on the three dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

·         Scroll down to the button saying ‘report a problem.’

·         Then click on ‘account and profile.’   

·         Click ‘editing profile.’

·         Click ‘other.’

·         Explain the problem and include a photograph of proof of your age

·         Please submit the request and wait for them to respond.

When you report a problem with the app, you also need proof of age, and TikTok will change it when you issue your government ID. The identification cards are the only acceptable proof required. You can also use your school ID or your driving license if you have one.

What do I do if my account is deactivated?

If your account is deactivated, click the ‘report a problem’ button inside the TikTok app or on the TikTok website. This option will allow you to fill out a form and file a dispute with TikTok. You will need to provide your government ID proving that you are 13 years and above.

If your account is deleted for being below the age limit, you will receive an email with your videos attached. You can download your videos to your phone or computer. If you encounter problems downloading the videos from the attached email, a chrome extension will help you out.

When you are 13, your account can be activated even though there isn’t any official statement to support this from TikTok. Tiktok users allow an age-appropriate environment, in line with FTC guidelines for the mixed audience apps. After surpassing the age limit, you gain access to the appropriate app experience.

On the brighter side, when you’re above age, you can enjoy the app services for a long time. There is no maximum age limit, and people even over 50 to 60 years are making hilarious videos.

How safe is TikTok?

Tiktok is similar to all other social network platforms. When used well, the app is harmless and can be entertaining. However, the app can expose your child to inappropriate things and require adult supervision. When you sign up into the app, your account is public by default, and everyone can watch your videos, send you direct messages, and use your personal information.

As an adult, make sure your child’s account is private to protect them from perverts. That way, only people you approve can interact with them on the app. When you choose the private setting, you can control the comments section, messages, reactions, and duets. You can also choose to turn those features off completely.

How do I delete a TikTok video?

To delete a TikTok video that you’ve posted to your account, select the video you want to delete from your profile. From there, tap the three dots icon in the top-right corner and select Delete or the trashcan icon. You will be asked if you’re sure you want to delete the video. Then the video disappears from your profile.

How can I delete a TikTok account?

To delete your TikTok account, head to your profile, then select the three dots icon in the top-right corner. Select Manage My Account. From there, you must add a phone number if you haven’t already. This must be a working number, as they will text you a code to verify the number and later to verify deleting the account.

Once you’ve included a phone number, an option at the bottom of the Manage My Account menu will appear that says, “Delete my account.” Tap the option, which will lead you to a new page prompting you to enter a verification code. Choose “Send Code” to receive a text message with the verification code. Enter the number, then select Continue. You receive information with details on how to delete the account. Choose Continue once again for a final confirmation that you want to delete your account, then tap Delete Account. 

Does TikTok have parental controls?

TikTok allows parents to set time limits, filter mature content, and disable direct messaging for kids’ accounts. You can enable time limits and the content filter on your kid’s phone and protect

the settings with a passcode, but to disable direct messaging you need to use the app’s Family Pairing feature.

The Family Pairing option gives you access to time limits and content filter settings. You’ll need your kid’s phone to sync the settings. Keep in mind kids can always re-download TikTok and create a new account using a different phone number or email address, so any controls you enable aren’t foolproof.

Conclusion

Tiktok is a fun app for all ages. Apart from the few risky issues, people are using the app to spread positivity, especially during the pandemic. Be sure to check what your kids are up to and who they interact with. Always monitor their accounts to protect them from perverts and hackers. Remember the internet never forgets and posting inappropriate videos can harm anyone’s reputation. Kindly follow the rules to avoid being flagged by the customer support system.

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The Cameo app gives fans the opportunity to receive a personalized shout out or direct message from their favourite celebrities for a fee. Most prices range from $5 to $2,500, or higher according to demand.

At this point you may be wondering how the Cameo app works, how to livestream with the Cameo app and just how many celebrities are on it. In this article I’ll be sharing with you what I’ve learnt from using the cameo app for a few days now.

History of Cameo App

According to Wikipedia, Cameo is an American video-sharing website headquartered in Chicago.

It was created in 2016 by

• Steven Galanis
• Martin Blencowe
• Devon Spinnler Townsend

Since then more than 30,000 celebrities have joined the Cameo platform, with each having at least 20,000 followers.

The creators Steven and Martin came up with the idea for Cameo after leaving Steven’s grandmother’s burial. Martin’s job at the time included being a film producer and NFL agent. This allowed him in April 2016 to get NFL player Cassius Marsh to record himself congratulating his friend on the birth of his son. It was during this period that the duo realized that “the selfie was the new autograph”. Fast forward to March 15, 2017 and the site was launched with Martin introducing his fans to the site with a tweet.

The site grew during the coronavirus pandemic as it accommodated social distancing restrictions. In July 2020 the site launched Promotional Cameos, a premium priced service for businesses to buy celebrity endorsements.

How to Use Cameo App

Now we have covered how cameo started, let’s focus on how to live stream with Cameo. When first signing up for the service you have the option to sign up using a Facebook profile, an email or through a VIP invite. After filling in the typical user information you’re set to go. At the bottom of your screen you’ll see you have 5 options on what you can do.

You can search for celebrities, watch cameos made by different celebrities, visit your messages if you have initiated any conversation with a celebrity, monitor past activity on your account and finally edit your profile.

The first option (a microscope icon) allows you to search for a particular celebrity by name or by going through Cameo’s catalogue of celebrities. Their current catalogue includes athletes, musicians, actors, even some past political figures. I tried searching for Keanu Reeves but at the moment he isn’t on the Cameo platform. A quick search for Joseph Morgan however was successful. When you find a particular celebrity you like, their profile shows you a bunch of information

While on their profile you can either request a video message or a direct message. On some profiles you get both options, while on others you only get one. Still on their profile, you’ll see information like their average response time to requests. This can vary from a few hours to 7 days. There’re also reviews available to help you decide if this celebrity is right for you.

If you decide to go for a video message, you’ll be asked to specify if it’s for you or someone else as a gift. After this you’ll be asked some basic information needed to personalize the message. With all information required filled out you can then proceed to pay for your video message (also called Cameo). Your receipt and order updates will be sent to the email provided under delivery information. When your request is completed, you’ll be emailed and texted a link to view, share or download your Cameo. Also if for some reason your video isn’t completed, the hold on your card will be removed within 5-7 business days.

On the other hand, you choose to go for a direct message. However there is no guarantee that you’ll get a reply, so I doubt many people will go for this option.

You also have the option to join their fan club. Membership is free with members having their Cameo video requests prioritized, so you can expect your response time to be shorter than what is displayed on the celebrity’s profile. You also have access to their previous Cameos and you get alerts each time there is a price drop or deal available. So it’s recommended you join.

Just How Many Celebrities are there on Cameo App?

There are currently more than 30,000 celebrities on the platform with that number expected to grow. There are celebrities under different categories.

Categories include

• Comedians
• Actors
• Musicians
• Animals
• and more

Under the category of Comedy you have stars like Chris Tucker, Bob Saget. There are a lot of musicians as well like R&B Legend Akon, singer Lily Allen. Actors are also on the platform, actors like Melora Hardin from The Office, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Fran Drescher, Gina Torres from the popular show Suits. Political commentators are also on the platform. The likes of Fox News Host, Tomi Lahren and even former Mexico President, Vicente Fox. 

The world of athletics wasn’t left out. Some athletes on the platform include NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, WNBA Lisa Leslie and World Champion Boxer Floyd Mayweather. The animal kingdom wasn’t forgotten with Doug The Pug, the celebrity dog making the list.

At the end of the day you’re bound to see a celebrity either you, a friend or family member identifies with.

How expensive is Cameo

The first time I heard about the Cameo app, I wanted to know “Is cameo free?” As you may have guessed by now it’s very far from being free. You don’t have to pay to sign up on the app but there are a number of in-app purchases that make up for this. I guess it should be expected, considering the number of fans these celebrities have, having to reply to each of them would take significant effort.

Some celebrities use the proceeds for their cameos to fund charities so there is extra value there. However things can get quite expensive for some. We’re talking about $999 for a cameo from celebrities like Floyd Mayweather, Criss Angel. 

He charges a whopping $1200 for a cameo. Of course these are the pricier options, there are other celebrities that charge significantly lower.

I’m talking about celebrities such as actress Carla Jeffery, you may remember her from the Disney movie Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 or Boxer Brawln Barnes who charges $7 for a video cameo. Depending on your financial status or preference you may find cameo to be an awesome app or a total waste of money.

Pros and Cons of Cameo App

In my opinion there isn’t a platform that offers the same services that cameo does, it is intriguing to say the least. Receiving a personalized shout out from your favourite celebrity as a gift is bound to impress almost anyone. Many people have chosen to use cameo for that purpose, you can very well decide to have a cameo made just for yourself.

However it can be pricey for some, it’s just something you can’t ignore. If you end up going for a cameo you’re going to love it. With the number of celebrities on the platform, finding one you are a fan of is very likely.

I hope this article has helped explain things a little better, we surely didn’t cover all angles when it comes to cameo so there are still lots for you to discover. I hope you enjoy your experience.

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I had to literally scrub off so many pages trying to watch the matches live because the content provider varies from one country to another. You can watch it directly on fifa.com which has divided the world into multiple regions including Africa, Asia, Europe and the American regions.

For those living in India, I would advise you to check out Disney+ Hotstar, a popular streaming service to catch both live and pre-recorded replay matches.

Soccer WorldCup Schedule

In fifa.com, the official Road to Qatar 2022 schedule for teams in Europe has been officially revealed on the 7^th of December, 2020. With millions of fans and some competitive teams to face off, the groups have been split.  

I am not really surprised with how the teams have been split and it is going to be one exciting world cup to watch in a year’s time. The total number of groups is split based on different countries that play soccer in the European continent with Group A hosting Portugal, Serbia among other countries.

Here’s a quick list for you to skim through and find out which group your favorite team belongs to.

Group A: Portugal, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Azerbaijan

Group B: Spain, Sweden, Greece, Georgia, Kosovo

Group C: Italy, Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, Lithuania

Group D: France, Ukraine, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan

Group E: Belgium, Wales, Czech Republic, Belarus, Estonia

Group F: Denmark, Austria, Scotland, Israel, Faroe Islands, Moldova

Group G: Netherlands, Turkey, Norway, Montenegro, Latvia, Gibraltar

Group H: Croatia, Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta

Group I: England, Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra, San Marino

Group J: Germany, Romania, Iceland, North Macedonia, Armenia, Liechtenstein

I really couldn’t have asked for more because the European teams are far more demanding in the football game than other regions, making these qualifiers an exciting watch.

Official Sources to Watch Worldcup Matches in India

For those of you living in India, Star Sports usually offers live coverage of popular matches taking place around the globe. The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers are expected to be delivered live on their Hotstar app and on the web version as well.

If you have a paid cable subscription, buying a sports pack that offers Star Sports multiple variants of channels should also help. However, the only catch is that I often don’t find it convenient to watch these matches live due to differences in timings.

However, it should be fun to have a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the qualifying matches live in India even though you might have to stay awake real late to sync with the European timings.

List of television companies that could stream football qualifier matches in India

·         Eurosport

·         FanCode

Hotstar VIP

·         JioTV

·         Sony LIV

·         SONY TEN 2

·         SONY TEN 2 HD

·         Star Sports 2 Asia

·         Star Sports 3 Asia

·         Star Sports HD 2 Asia

·         Star Sports Hindi 1

·         Star Sports Hindi HD 1

·         Star Sports Select 1

·         Star Sports Select 2

·         Star Sports Select HD1

·         Star Sports Select HD2

·         TV5MONDE Asie

Ways to Stream Fifa World Cup in USA on Your Phone, Laptop or TV

In a surprise turn of events, after the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Fifa will go all the way to USA where American football dominates the sports industry. A majority of the population love football but the soccer world cup will be a brand new addition to their repertoire.

Fifa World Cup 2026 has been officially confirmed to be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. The three teams in the west are partnering up for this grand event which will witness 48 nations competing for the cup. While these countries have their own version of football and soccer split with great cultural heritage, the world’s nations competing on their soil will be a first of its kind.

Official website to stream FIFA – www.fifa.com/worldcup

It should be your best bet to be able to watch the live streaming of the matches as and when they happen. Majority of these events will send out notifications before they go live.

Sign up for notifications on your e-mail and possibly your smartphone so that you won’t miss an important match as it happens.

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/FIFATV

The official soccer federation will host completed games as well as match highlights from the qualifiers round on Youtube, making it the only place you need to be to watch it. Some live matches will also be hosted.

The US televisions that have acquired the license to telecast the upcoming soccer world cup qualifiers and following matches are listed below.

·         beIN Sport 1

·         beIN Sport ñ

·         ESPN 3

·         ESPN Deportes

·         Fox Sports 1

·         Fox Sports 2

·         Fox Deportes

·         Fox Soccer 2 Go

NBC Sports Network

·         Univision

·         Univision Deportes

·         Gol TV

To watch on your phone, make sure to download the official app for ESPN, Fox Sports or any channel that is live streaming the content.

Based on your cable subscription, you should be able to live stream FIFA World Cup 2022 in the USA on your phone as well as watch it on your laptop or TV, based on your convenience.

How to watch the World Cup on your iOS or Android devices?

Watching the World Cup on a smartphone, be it an iOS or Android device, is easy. All you need is the respective app and usually, they are made available for free. However, some networks do require an active subscription to watch the content.

In India, Hotstar offers a free live relay of football matches that can be streamed on Android phones. It works seamlessly on iOS devices too.

Service providers offering streaming solutions on your smartphone

·         Disney+ Hotstar (India) – Whenever I am in India, I would prefer to use the Hotstar app to stream any sports events. It works flawlessly on both iOS and Android operating systems

·         Star Sports app (USA) – You can easily do a quick search on the iOS app store if you like to watch it on your iPad or iPhone. A similar search on the Play Store will reap the desired results as well

·         ESPN app (USA) – If the particular game is being streamed live on TV on ESPN, download the app on your respective operating system and watch it

Live Streaming on Websites vs App – Choose your pick

Most sports lovers enjoy watching soccer matches on their large-screen televisions in the living room. I love it because of the amazing clarity, the colors and simply resting on the couch for 90 minutes and enjoying a fantastic match feels like heaven.

However, if you are stuck in the office, commute or need to catch it on the go, watching it on a laptop or smartphone should be the best option. Besides, it is easier to stream content using a cellular network when the cable is not readily available.

For people who are stuck on a business tour or at some random places, the websites and apps are far more preferable rather than trying to watch it on television. Some users use VPN services to access live matches.

How to watch the World Cup on your laptop?

·         For viewers in the USA,

Head to these web links for quick updates on current matches that you could catch on the laptop.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/fifa.world

s://www.livesoccertv.com/channels/fox-sports-1-usa/

https://www.livesoccertv.com/channels/nbc-sports/

·         For viewers in India,

Head to https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football

FAQs

Can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 for free?

It depends.

Based on whether you are in the USA, UK or India, some matches may be streamed live on their respective apps while others are paid, available only with cable service providers

Does streaming websites support HD relay?

Yes. Most streaming websites in all major countries have upgraded themselves to deliver high definition relay. You can watch them on your laptop, Android TV or on a smartphone app based on your convenience

Should I use a VPN?

Some seasoned users are capable of using a VPN service to bypass country restrictions and watch matches live as and when they happen. Free VPN services may not be fully reliable but if you have a paid connection, you could give it a try only if truly needed

Which team will win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?

A great question, indeed! All of us would want to know and I can personally vouch for my favorite teams but at the end of the day, it’s a sport. Only time will tell.

What if I miss a particular qualifier or future matches?

You can still watch completed world cup soccer matches on the Hotstar app in India, ESPN or Star sports app in the USA. Just make sure you don’t spoil the ending by reading the news so that they are fun to watch

How much should I pay to watch football matches?

It varies from one service provider to another. Based on your location, if Star Sports or a particular channel has the most matches signed up for them, you should buy subscription service.

The streaming apps are usually easier to access and cost less compared to paying for bundled packages to your cable service provider.

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To livestream your favorite moments on Facebook on android you’ll have to follow a few steps

• Tap the “Live” icon (it has an eye inside a camera as an icon). You’ll find the icon under “What’s on your mind?”

• Accept the permissions it requests (Facebook requires access to your camera and microphone during the duration of your livestream)

• Select your target audience (this can be set to Public, Friends, People tagged, …)

• Add a video description (this is so people get an idea what your livestream is about, it’s optional)

• Tap “Start Live Video” button and that’s it, you’re live

• At any point if you want to end your livestream simply tap on “Finish” icon (you should know the maximum duration for a livestream is 30 minutes currently. Maybe it’ll change later). After tapping on finish your livestream is paused and you have the option to either resume by tapping on cancel or letting it end.

• After ending your livestream you can choose to upload it in HD, post it to your timeline or do both.

What is Facebook Live?

Facebook Live has been around for a couple of years, it’s been five years now as my friends never cease to remind me. During these years it has made some changes to get to where it is now. 

According to Wikipedia, in August 2015 Facebook began to allow users to live stream video. Streams appear on the News Feed, and users can comment on them in real-time. It is that simple. Live broadcasts are automatically saved as a video post to the streamer’s page. The feature was brought in by Facebook to offer competition to some rival services at the time such as Meerkat and Periscope. 

The feature at the beginning was meant only for verified public figures through the Facebook Mentions app (which is also exclusive to these users). It wasn’t until January 2016 that Live streaming began to roll out for public use, beginning with the Facebook iOS app in the United States. 

In April 2016, Facebook unveiled a live-streaming API (application program interface), aimed to allow developers to use any device, including professional video cameras and drones, to integrate with the live-video streaming platform. Facebook also updated its mobile app to provide a dedicated section for showcasing current and recent live broadcasts. To encourage people to use it, Facebook provided incentives to publishers and celebrities to perform live broadcasts, including monetary rewards. 

In March 2017, Facebook extended their live-streaming support to PCs. In May, Facebook Live was updated on iOS to let two users livestream together and the following month, Facebook added support for closed captioning to live video.

At the end of 2017, Facebook Live was updated to offer support for livestreaming Facebook Messenger games. 

Fun features of Facebook Live

I have been playing around with Facebook Live for a couple of days now, so let me share some of the fun features I found with you. As you’d expect, aside from being a popular tool used for connecting with so many people, Facebook Live actually has lots of features to help improve users’ experience. 

• Video description

For instance, while livestreaming you have the option of making adjustments to your video description. When I initially tested Facebook Live I was in a hurry to see what it was like so I just went ahead with a pretty lame video description. It wasn’t until the livestream started that I had realized how lazy I had been with “Livestream” as a description. Throughout the duration of my livestream I changed the video description maybe 7 times (I can be very indecisive).

• Adjustable target audience

Another feature I found interesting was that some of your viewers could join in your livestream. You have the option of setting permissions in place for this, so not just anyone joins without your permission. It was fun and exciting to connect with friends like this. You also have the option to add specific viewers to your livestream. 

• Visual effects

Facebook Live on android offers a variety of options when it comes to your selection of visual effects. From the effects tools (an icon of a magic wand with a star) you see a bunch of different visual effect options.

The first option (a star icon) is a collection of various effects that people have used the most. So in case you’re confused on what to pick you can head over here to get an idea of what others have found useful or think is cool.

The next option (a clock icon) contains the history of all the visual effects you have used in the past. I find this really useful whenever I’m trying to figure out the last effect I applied and liked. 

The third option (a mask icon) shows you different types of effects including 3D avatars. Some can only be applied to the back camera but most work on both cameras. 

The fourth option (an icon with 3 stars) allows you to change the video effects. Honestly these are the features I use the most. Personally the 3d effect and the mirror effect options are the ones I use the most because of their simplicity.

The fifth option (a frame icon) gives you the option to pick from a lot of cool and frankly amazing frame designs. I haven’t gone through them all but I’m sure you’ll definitely find something you like there.

Lastly you get the option to write text across your screen if you’re using a touch enabled device. This is different from writing a video description or comments. It appears across the screen like it was handwritten, which it was really. Frankly I don’t know when I’d like to use this but it looks cool. You can change the color of the text from a list of options, you can undo a text you have written or delete everything on your screen.

Anyway, there you have it. Aside from these features there are lots more you can pick and choose from. If you’re interested in finding out how long you have been on Facebook Live, you just need to tap on the live icon during your livestream. I haven’t really gone in depth so I can only talk about what I know. Feel free to try them out for yourself.

When to use Facebook Live   

For me I find, if you own a blog or a business, Facebook Live would be a solid way for you to connect with your audience. It allows better interaction when compared to, for instance, just replying a bunch of mails received. It is also a way for you to offer feedback to questions regarding a product you are marketing if you run a business or during a seminar. There are also use cases where you can use Facebook Live to livestream an event for others who couldn’t attend or the other way around. Quite frankly we’re just scratching the surface when it comes to what’s written in this article, there are numerous ways people use Facebook Live in their day to day activities. Maybe you, after reading this article will come up with even more cool ways to enjoy this service. I do hope you are able to get started using Facebook Live and end up enjoying it, I for one did. Have an awesome day.

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