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Tuesday 28 September 2021 7:50 am  |  Updated:  Saturday 30 October 2021 5:57 pm

Facebook hits pause on new Instagram app for children after fierce criticism

By: Michiel Willems

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Instagram has hit pause on a new app it is creating for kids, the photo-sharing service owned by Facebook said late last night UK time.

It’s a decision that comes amid growing opposition for the project. Watch the full report.

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