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Vocal TikTok users navigate a quieter app

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Vocal TikTok users navigate a quieter app

TikTok users are facing frustration as the app has deleted music from Universal artists due to a licensing rift. Users expressed disappointment and some even started migrating to rival platforms like Instagram Reels. The absence of Universal's music catalog has also affected content creators, with their videos being muted and experiencing a drop in views. The situation has raised concerns about the negative impact on emerging Universal artists who rely on TikTok for promotion.

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TikTok's Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes

TechCrunch · 1y ago

TikTok's Instagram competitor likely to be named TikTok Notes

TikTok is reportedly in the development stages of a new app called TikTok Notes, based on screenshots shared by users. The upcoming app will focus on photo-sharing and users will have the ability to decide whether or not their existing photo posts will be shared on the new platform. TikTok has confirmed that it is working on the app and is exploring ways to empower its community to create and share their content in a dedicated space for photos and text. The app is not yet available for use.

Instagram debuts new video-editing app Edits, as TikTok deals with a ban

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Instagram debuts new video-editing app Edits, as TikTok deals with a ban

Instagram has launched a new video-editing app, Edits, amidst uncertainty surrounding TikTok due to a potential U.S. ban. The app is similar to CapCut, owned by TikTok's parent company ByteDance, allowing creators to edit videos across platforms. As TikTok navigates legal challenges, Instagram aims to attract users and advertisers by enhancing its creative tools. Meta, Instagram’s parent company, is positioning itself to capture migrating TikTok users if the ban proceeds.

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, bowing to EU, withdraws rewards programme

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok, bowing to EU, withdraws rewards programme

TikTok has agreed to permanently remove a feature in its spinoff app, TikTok Lite, in France and Spain. The feature, which rewarded users for watching and liking videos, has been deemed potentially addictive by European regulators. TikTok Lite is a smaller version of the popular TikTok app, designed to use less memory and perform over slower internet connections. This move comes as the European Union's Digital Services Act gains momentum, requiring digital firms to monitor online content to protect users. TikTok is still under investigation for not doing enough to address negative impacts on young people.

'It's for real this time': TikTok creators react to potential ban

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

'It's for real this time': TikTok creators react to potential ban

TikTok users expressed their shock and disappointment after federal judges upheld a new law that could result in the app being banned in the US by mid-January. Many creators rely on TikTok for income, entertainment, and community engagement, and are now uncertain about their future. While TikTok has faced previous threats of a ban, this ruling has brought the app closer to the edge. TikTok argued that the law unfairly targeted the company, but the judges maintained that it was necessary for national security. Users are now diversifying their presence on other platforms.

TikTok launches 'TikTok Pro' in Europe with built-in charity program | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 27d ago

TikTok launches 'TikTok Pro' in Europe with built-in charity program | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced "TikTok Pro" in Germany, Portugal, and Spain, featuring a new initiative, the "Sunshine Programme." This lets users earn 'virtual sunshine' by engaging with charity content and inviting others to join. The virtual sunshine can be used to support charities, prompting TikTok to donate. Unlike the standard app, TikTok Pro lacks live-streams, shopping, or ads, focusing on enabling European users to support charities while enjoying TikTok content.

MapMyIndia collaborates with Delhi Police for real-time traffic updates during G20 Summit

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

MapMyIndia collaborates with Delhi Police for real-time traffic updates during G20 Summit

MapMyIndia has partnered with Delhi Police to provide real-time traffic updates on its Mapples app during the G20 Summit. The navigation map on Mapples will display the latest traffic conditions influenced by VIP movements and other unexpected factors during the event. The app will suggest alternative routes to users affected by traffic restrictions, allowing them to navigate to destinations near their original ones. The G20 Summit is scheduled for September 9 and 10, and this collaboration aims to help users navigate efficiently during the event.

TikTok to halt transactions on its app in Indonesia from Wednesday

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok to halt transactions on its app in Indonesia from Wednesday

TikTok will halt transactions on its app in Indonesia from Wednesday in compliance with the country's new ban on e-commerce trade on social media. The Indonesian government implemented the ban to protect offline merchants and marketplaces from predatory pricing on social media platforms. TikTok, which has 125 million active monthly users in Indonesia, had planned to invest billions of dollars to build its e-commerce platform TikTok Shop. However, it remains uncertain if TikTok will create a separate e-commerce app or reopen TikTok Shop in the future.

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban

TikTok sent a notification to its U.S. users, urging them to call their senators and oppose a bill that would ban the app if it is not divested from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The notice prompted users to contact their senators and voice their support for TikTok. This comes after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the sale of TikTok's U.S. assets. The app has been actively informing its users about the potential ban and encouraging them to make their voices heard.

People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook

Following a temporary ban on TikTok downloads in the U.S., sellers are listing phones preloaded with the app for high prices on platforms like eBay. Despite uncertainties about actual sales, some bids have reached thousands of dollars. The ban doesn't affect existing users, and TikTok remains popular with 170 million U.S. users. Legal questions persist, including whether the sale of TikTok to non-Chinese entities will proceed to end the ban.

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