Social apps sell friendship to Britons facing loneliness
A growing number of paid apps promise to help people in Britain find friends amid concern about loneliness.
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What happened
An explosion of social apps has emerged offering solutions to loneliness in Britain. Some charge up to £45 a month to help users find their friends. The report examines whether these apps really work or are simply profiting from connection.
Why it matters
The report questions whether the apps deliver real results or simply profit from people's need for connection.
Coverage
- Would you spend £500 to make friends? Welcome to Britain’s loneliness economy (the-independent.com)
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