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TikTok fans anxiously await its return to US app stores

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

TikTok fans anxiously await its return to US app stores

TikTok users in the U.S. are eagerly awaiting its return to app stores after a temporary ban due to legal uncertainties. Despite resuming service, the app remains unavailable for download on Apple and Google app stores. The U.S. government extended the ban enforcement by 75 days, prompting ongoing discussions about TikTok's potential sale, with offers from entities like Project Liberty. Users express mixed feelings, with some abandoning the app and others eagerly anticipating its comeback.

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Apple to restore TikTok on US app store, Bloomberg News reports

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Apple to restore TikTok on US app store, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will restore TikTok on its U.S. App Store following a directive from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to Bloomberg News. The app was removed despite an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to delay its ban for 75 days. TikTok remained unavailable on Apple and Google app stores after the order. Apple confirmed to Bloomberg News that the app would return on Thursday evening but did not comment for Reuters.

Oracle, Apple, Google diverge on whether to keep serving TikTok

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Oracle, Apple, Google diverge on whether to keep serving TikTok

Apple, Google, and Oracle have diverged in their responses to the US government’s national security concerns regarding TikTok. Oracle continues its cloud services for TikTok, benefiting from a longstanding business relationship, while Apple and Google removed TikTok from their app stores, citing legal risks. Oracle's close ties with Trump and significant revenue from TikTok influence its decision. Meanwhile, ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, faces uncertainty over its future in the US, pending divestiture demands.

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on January 19

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on January 19

The chair and top Democrat of a US House committee on China have demanded that Google-parent Alphabet and Apple prepare to remove TikTok from their US app stores by January 19th. This comes after a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell its US operations or face a ban. Representative John Moolenaar and representative Raja Krishnamoorthi have separately urged TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to divest the short video app, citing national security concerns. They called for TikTok to execute a qualified divestiture immediately.

House passes bill that could ban TikTok

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

House passes bill that could ban TikTok

The US House has voted in favor of a measure that could lead to the ban of TikTok unless the popular video-sharing app separates from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The bill would penalize app stores and web hosting services that still host TikTok. Although the legislation still needs to clear the Senate, President Joe Biden has already expressed his support. The move comes amid concerns that Chinese law could force ByteDance to hand over information on US users, posing a national security risk. TikTok has denied storing US user information in China and has been working on data protection measures.

India is blocking TikTok's owner from offering music streaming as the company looks to build a Spotify competitor

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

India is blocking TikTok's owner from offering music streaming as the company looks to build a Spotify competitor

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is closing down its music-streaming app Resso in India after the government ordered its removal from app stores. This comes as TikTok launches a separate music app in five countries. Despite being banned in India since 2020, TikTok has continued to grow globally, surpassing 1 billion users. While TikTok Music expands to compete with Spotify and Apple Music, there are currently no plans to launch it in the US. The shuttering of Resso coincides with TikTok's efforts to expand its influence in the music industry through live events and artist services.

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 6m ago

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores | Mint

TikTok has returned to Apple and Google app stores in the US after President Trump postponed a ban that required the app's divestment or prohibition. Originally removed to comply with US legislation, TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, fears national security risks due to potential data access by the Chinese government. TikTok denies these claims. Discussions on joint ownership with American stakeholders are ongoing, involving potential buyers like Frank McCourt and MrBeast.

TikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it

TechCrunch · 1y ago

TikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it

TikTok is urging its American users to call Congress and protest against a potential ban of the app. A full-screen message appeared on the app, encouraging users to defend their "Constitutional right to free expression" and contact their representatives. The popular video-sharing app has faced scrutiny in the US due to concerns about data privacy and its connection to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Lawmakers have previously expressed concerns about Chinese authorities accessing American user data, although TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has denied these allegations. The recent bill introduced in Congress could potentially remove social media apps deemed a threat to national security from app stores, causing TikTok to lose its 170 million American users.

TikTok loses appeal of US law ordering sale from Chinese owner

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

TikTok loses appeal of US law ordering sale from Chinese owner

TikTok's appeal against a US law requiring it to separate from its Chinese parent company by January 19 has been rejected, potentially leading to a ban in the country. The US government claims that TikTok poses security risks and allows Beijing to collect user data, while TikTok denies these allegations. The case is likely to go to the US Supreme Court. Notably, President-elect Donald Trump has supported the ban, arguing it would benefit platforms owned by Meta. The ban would block TikTok from US app stores and web hosting services unless it is sold before the deadline.

Donald Trump's pledge to 'never ban' TikTok will be tough to fulfill, legal experts say

Business Insider

Business Insider · 9m ago

Donald Trump's pledge to 'never ban' TikTok will be tough to fulfill, legal experts say

Despite Donald Trump's promise during his presidential campaign not to ban TikTok, the app is facing potential banning as Trump takes office in 2024. TikTok's owner, ByteDance, is required to divest from its US assets or face a ban from app stores based on a law passed by Congress. TikTok is challenging this law in court but is not yet successful. Even with Trump's election win, the future of TikTok in the US remains uncertain as Trump cannot simply repeal the law. He has two options to intervene - not enforcing the law or claiming it doesn't apply to TikTok - but both approaches come with legal challenges and uncertainties. It remains unclear if Trump will prioritize saving TikTok as he begins his term.

China apps fade in US as TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

China apps fade in US as TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores

After a brief disappearance due to U.S. government demands, TikTok has returned to Apple and Google app stores, significantly boosting its downloads. This resurgence has negatively impacted other Chinese apps like Xiaohongshu, whose downloads have plunged by 91%. During TikTok's absence, apps like Xiaohongshu gained popularity, but their appeal waned following TikTok's return. President Trump facilitated TikTok's comeback, securing assurances against fines and hinting at potential U.S. government involvement in the platform.

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