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TechCrunch May 22, 2026 at 14:24 Startups Rising Hot

Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum

The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."

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May 22, 2026 at 14:24 TechCrunch

Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum

The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."

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Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers

Apple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees.

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