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Over the last five or so years, Discord has consistently shown that it is the instant messaging platform for not only gamers but anyone looking to message, video chat, or stream with friends online.

Apps are a rising force in the world of commerce. In 2021 alone, consumers spent an astounding $170 billion on apps -- up 19 percent from the previous year. Users spend about 8 7 percent of their time ...