The narrator investigates the "Talking Angela" and "Talking Tom" apps, which were once popular among children. Many users reported strange occurrences and creepy behavior from the apps, including Angela's eyes appearing to move or showing a glare, which some believed indicated a predator was watching. The apps also asked personal questions and made disturbing comments. Although the narrator couldn't verify the legitimacy of these claims, they note that the apps have been updated to remove some of the suspicious features. The narrator concludes that the apps are still unsettling and advises against downloading them.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The talking Angela app has been accused of being a front for child predators.
2. Many users believe that someone is watching them through the app's eyes.
3. The app used to have a chat feature, but it was removed due to complaints.
4. Some users reported seeing a man's face or a room in Angela's eyes.
5. The app asks users personal questions, including their age and location.
6. The app has a child mode, but it does not prevent the app from asking personal questions.
7. The app's developers changed the app's functionality after receiving complaints.
8. An old version of the app had a glare in Angela's eyes that is no longer present.
9. Some users reported receiving strange messages or calls after using the app.
10. The talking Tom app has similar functionality to the talking Angela app.
11. The talking Tom app also has a feature that allows it to access the user's microphone.
12. Both apps have received negative reviews due to their perceived creepiness.
13. Some users believe that the apps are designed to collect personal data from children.
14. The apps' developers have not responded to the allegations.
15. The apps are no longer available for download in some app stores.
16. A news article from six years ago mentioned a missing child case that may be related to the talking Angela app.
17. The talking Angela app used to allow users to talk to Angela, but this feature is no longer available.
18. The app's voice mimic feature can be seen as creepy by some users.
19. The talking Tom app allows users to punch a virtual cat, which some users find disturbing.
20. Some users reported seeing a shadow or a figure in the eyes of the virtual cat.