6 apps to help you keep in touch

Can’t meet up with friends and family? These apps help you stay social

The need for isolation in 2020 has left a lot of people feeling a bit, well, isolated. But keeping in regular contact with people in another town, county or country has never been easier. We’ve collected some great apps for video chatting, giving you as close to the full social experience as possible. But it’s not just about people you know – to help stave off cabin fever, we’ve also got apps to help you discover new communities in this time when meeting people in real life isn’t an option. Here’s how to get online and get socialising.