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Free police scanner apps surpass Facebook and Instagram on Apple's charts as George Floyd protests escalate

Police scanner apps have been downloaded 213,000 occasions over the weekend, surpassing Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Police scanner apps were downloaded 213,000 times over the weekend, surpassing Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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Author: Newsweek

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