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BeReal: The "real" clear stream in Social networks

Have you ever thought about how great it would be if social media was no longer all about refined pictures and perfect characters, but encouraged you to take the most authentic moments at random-without filters or fakes? BeReal is a new app with this original intention. It wants to help you regain the sincerity of "face-to-face chat", rather than comparing who is better in the virtual world.

Behind it are a group of people who want to bring social life back to its essence

BeReal's development team (BeReal Inc.) They are really a group of "anti-routine" lunatics-they don't use a lot of mechanisms that make you addicted, but they insist on doing "surprise" photos and dual-lens snaps just to see what you look like at the moment. In their eyes, Social networks should not be displays in art museums, but fragments of life that friends share casually.

Why is it different? Show these tricks

Let's start with the most "troublesome" feature-a random notice pops up every day telling you: "Hey, it's time to take a photo!" And there is only a two-minute window, and there is no more. You don't have time to pose, find an angle, or adjust the filter, so you can only honestly press the shutter. Isn't this forcing you to see your messy table, half-eaten takeout, or squeezed into sardines on the subway? But it is precisely this kind of "forced reality" that makes the interaction interesting and precious.

What's even more interesting is that it calls both front and rear cameras to capture the world in front of you and your expression at the time. Imagine: you are eating hot pot, taking pictures of a pot of boiling spicy soup in the rear, and taking pictures of you crying from the spicy heat in the front-this picture is more storytelling than any carefully planned Jiugong grid, right? A dual lens fills the gap between selfies and scenery.

Of course, BeReal has not forgotten to let you have a "home". You can set up your profile or even choose authentication (not mandatory) so that a robot with a fake avatar won't suddenly appear in the group. This may seem simple, but in fact, it fills the sense of trust with one move-who doesn't want to be in a circle without "zombie fans"?

How it feels: It's like talking on the phone with an old friend rather than walking on the red carpet

Open BeReal, and the interface is a little "shabby"-no fancy filters, no endless recommended Short Video. What you see are all the snaps of your friends at that moment of the day. It's like flipping through an album without a title. Each photo is an unprocessed snapshot of life. Newbies can get started in three seconds, because there are really only two steps: click and click; click and watch again. All operations are like drinking a glass of boiled water-quenching your thirst without those additives.

To be honest, its learning curve is about zero. You don't need to learn editing techniques, color schemes, or even composition-it will expire in two minutes anyway. This kind of "rotten" sharing pressure makes people more addicted to it. If you are tired of the false prosperity of dermabrasion lenses in those retouching software, BeReal is the breeze that blows people refreshed.

Why dare you challenge big Apps? Because "reality" is its nuclear weapon

Who still takes "nude photos" nowadays? Even breakfast takes half an hour on Instagram, and Snapchat gives you a bunch of filters. But BeReal doesn't believe this evil-it makes you wait for notice, time limit, dual lenses, no retouching pictures... With the whole operation, you can't install it even if you want to. This kind of "real-time honesty" is like a sap that directly breaks the carefully packaged bubble. Moreover, the authentication function adds another lock to the community. Want to be a "Sea King" and establish a small account? No way!

To put it bluntly, it does not force you to become an Internet celebrity, but only wants you to be a "living person". It's like chatting around a campfire when I was a child. If anyone suddenly posed and told their lines, everyone would definitely burst into laughter. BeReal wants that kind of nature-so natural that you forget you're using social media.

Should I do it? If you are fed up with perfectionism, give it a try!

If you are already suffocating by the illusion that "everyone is rich and traveling everywhere" in your circle of friends, I sincerely suggest you try BeReal. It won't make you addicted to surfing the screen late at night, nor will it create appearance anxiety or pressure to compare to others-it will remind you: Look, friends are also eating instant noodles, catching the subway, and going crazy. This sense of authenticity is more healing than any "likes".

Of course, it may lack some fancy interactive games or long video features, but if you just want a place to relax and be yourself, BeReal is the pure land. Don't hesitate, the next random notification may come from the phone you just put down-go take a picture of life without filters.

FAQ

How to register and start using BeReal?

Download the app, register an account with your mobile phone number or email address, follow the guidance step by step, and you can start sharing real moments!

How to play daily notification?

BeReal will randomly send a notification within a preset time period to tell you that it is time to shoot. You only have 2 minutes after receiving the notification, so you have to quickly take a photo and upload it with your camera!

How can I share my BeReal publicly or just show it to friends?

Just click on your BeReal, poke the sharing icon, and select "Public" or "Friends" in the sharing options.

What is the dual camera function for?

Dual cameras can simultaneously capture selfies and the environment around you, showing friends a more realistic scene. This function can be used on the main camera interface.

How can I check my previous BeReal memories?

Click on the "Memories" tab on your personal homepage to see all your previous BeReal timelines and relive those real moments!

How to reply to friends 'BeReal?

You can reply with the RealMoji emoji on the post, or click on the sticker icon in the chat and send them a RealMoji sticker via iMessage.