Reface

While mainstream social networks like Facebook and Instagram have had their services blocked by state authorities in Russia in recent days, as the Kremlin

How do you adapt a fun, face-swapping app in a time of war? That was the question facing Ukrainian startup Reface. Its solution was to use its app to try and counter Russian media blackouts, sending push notifications to Russian users.

Reface, an a16z-backed synthetic media app that

Reface, an a16z-backed synthetic media app that's developed out of Ukraine, has added push notifications informing its 200 million-strong global

How do you use Reface? And is it safe to use? Here's everything you need to know about the face swap app that's taking over social media.

A bearded Rihanna gyrates and sings about shining bright like a diamond. A female Jack Sparrow looks like she'd be a right laugh over a pint. The cartoon

The Reface app has risen in popularity for both iOS and Android users

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