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Work · January 15, 2025

Explode

Send exploding photos in iMessage

Explode launched on January 15, 2025 with 209 votes, #185 of 6,142 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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What it does

Send texts and photos that disappear on iMessage. Your friends don't need the app to view them. Screenshots are blocked too! HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a photo or write a message 2. Set a timer 3. Send it to your friends 4. It disappears in seconds

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