Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban
2 months ago

Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban

Wired  

Panic over the US TikTok ban increased usage and downloads of a slew of alternative social media apps, including Texas-based Clapper, Chinese-owned RedNote, and Likee, a little-known platform out of Singapore with an AI-powered video feed similar to TikTok’s, according to new market research. People in the US could not access TikTok for about 14 hours on late Saturday into Sunday after a federal law aimed at curbing China’s alleged influence over the app went into effect and triggered an unprecedented incident of internet censorship in a country that prizes free expression. TikTok came back online in the US on Sunday after president-elect Donald Trump promised to provide a temporary reprieve of the new law when he took power the following day. Users came back to TikTok in droves on Sunday, with daily active users up 17 percent over Saturday, the Sensor Tower data show.

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AI startup Perplexity confirms interest to buy TikTok
4 days, 15 hours ago

AI startup Perplexity confirms interest to buy TikTok

Raw Story  

by Glenn CHAPMAN Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity on Friday expressed its interest in buying TikTok, which faces a deadline to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned in the United States. "Combining Perplexity's answer engine with TikTok's extensive video library would allow us to build the best search experience in the world," the San Francisco-based firm reasoned. President Donald …

4 groups in talks to buy TikTok, says Trump
2 weeks, 2 days ago

4 groups in talks to buy TikTok, says Trump

Firstpost  

After suspending the bipartisan ban on TikTok shortly after assuming office, US President Donald Trump has been pursuing a sale of the app’s US operations for its continued working in the country Trump’s proposed involvement of the US government in TikTok’s operations, particularly his desire for the US govt to hold a 50% stake in a joint venture, has raised …

TikTok ban: Donald Trump open to extending another olive branch to Chinese company; ‘Lot of interest in…’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

TikTok ban: Donald Trump open to extending another olive branch to Chinese company; ‘Lot of interest in…’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has signalled his willingness to save the popular short-video app TikTok from another potential ban. Donald Trump on giving extension to TikTok: Speaking to the media on Thursday, Trump said there was a ‘lot of interest’ in buying TikTok and he would probably not need an extension given that there was still another month left untill …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

Deccan Chronicle  

TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban.TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app or be banned in …

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

After being temporarily removed from digital marketplaces, TikTok has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores in the United States. The return follows President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the enforcement of a ban that would have permanently barred the app from the country. This brief interruption led to an exodus of users flocking to RedNote, a Chinese social media …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban. TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app …

TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban

The Hindu  

TikTok returned on the U.S. app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday, as President Donald Trump delayed its ban until April 5 and assured the companies they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the Chinese app. The popular short video app, used by 170 million American users, started restoring its services, weeks after the app went dark, …

TikTok returns in the US on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store after Trump delays ban till April 5
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns in the US on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store after Trump delays ban till April 5

Hindustan Times  

TikTok returned on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in the US on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with President Donald Trump signing an executive order to delay its ban till April 5. As a result, the legislation, called ‘Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act’ was signed into law and it required ByteDance to sell the US …

TikTok Is Back in US App Stores
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55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Is Back in US App Stores

Wired  

Twenty-six days after it was banished from US app stores, TikTok has returned to the iOS App Store and Google Play store. Apple and Google brought back the Chinese-owned video app after receiving a letter from US attorney general Pam Bondi assuring the companies they would not be fined for hosting it, Bloomberg first reported Thursday. That’s because the law …

TikTok returns to US Apple and Google app stores after Trump's ban delay
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1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to US Apple and Google app stores after Trump's ban delay

ABC  

Social media platform TikTok has returned to Apple and Google mobile app stores in the United States after President Donald Trump delayed its ban until April 5 and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the Chinese app. TikTok, used by 170 million Americans, started restoring its services on AAPL.O and GOOGLE.O on Thursday, …

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S.
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S.

LA Times  

TikTok is once again available on Apple’s app store and Google Play. Apple and Google have restored TikTok to their U.S. app stores after President Trump delayed enforcement of a law that requires the popular video app to divest or face a nationwide ban. TikTok responded by suing the U.S. government, saying a ban would violate 1st Amendment rights and …

TikTok is back in Apple, Google app stores in U.S.
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back in Apple, Google app stores in U.S.

Salon  

TikTok is back in Apple and Google app stores in the U.S., nearly a month after it was removed from them. Related TikTok Shop booming while facing a ban After receiving assurance from the Department of Justice that the ban would not be enforced, TikTok has reappeared in the app stores and is available to download again, according to The …

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban
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1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban

Al Jazeera  

Apple and Google have made the video-sharing app available again amid national security concerns from some US officials. TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the United States after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a ban on the popular social media app, operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance. The app’s fate had been …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US after Donald Trump delayed ban
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US after Donald Trump delayed ban

India Today  

TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it. Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances, Google opens new tab and Apple opens new tab kept the app …

TikTok to let U.S. Android users download app via kits on its website
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok to let U.S. Android users download app via kits on its website

The Hindu  

TikTok said on Friday it was allowing U.S. Android users to download and connect to the short video app through package kits on its website, in an effort to circumvent restrictions on the popular platform in the country. Apple and Google have not reinstated TikTok to their app stores since a U.S. law took effect on January 19 requiring its …

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?

Wired  

Lauren Goode: That is one of the hardest languages to learn, so godspeed to you. Well, we're going to go to one that's fully based in China, definitely does not have servers in the United States to the extent that TikTok does. In fact, we're going to be posting memes and jokes about saying goodbye to our trusted Chinese spy." …

Trump says Microsoft looking to purchase TikTok amid uncertainty about the apps future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft looking to purchase TikTok amid uncertainty about the apps future

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump said that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok and help the popular app avert an effective ban in April. 'I would say yes,' Trump told reporters when asked on Monday evening if Microsoft was one of the companies interested in helping to bring about a new ownership of TikTok, a requirement …

TikTok users claim increased restrictions on speech after US revival under Trump order
2 months ago

TikTok users claim increased restrictions on speech after US revival under Trump order

Live Mint  

TikTok users in the United States are raising concerns over signs of increased censorship on the platform, following its recent revival under an executive order from former President Donald Trump. Once hailed as a haven for free speech, the app—owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance—appears to be undergoing significant changes, with some users reporting heightened content moderation and restrictions on …

California lawmakers are big on TikTok. What happens if Trump bans the app?
2 months ago

California lawmakers are big on TikTok. What happens if Trump bans the app?

LA Times  

When Assemblymember Alex Lee was sworn into office at age 25, he became the youngest state lawmaker in nearly a century. The self-described “Zoomer” from San José started using TikTok in 2020 and now, five years later, he continues to reach voters on the app, distilling complicated policy issues into bite-sized clips. “That’s also why I avoid the trendy stuff.” …

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions
2 months ago

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions

China Daily  

The resumption of TikTok's basic functions in the United States, after it was temporarily suspended on Saturday, is definitely good news for its 170 million users in the country, including the 7 million small businesses that rely on the social media platform. However, the new US leader's statement on his Truth Social platform that he would like the US to …

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions
Top News
2 months ago

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions

China Daily  

The logo of TikTok is seen on the screen of a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, March 13, 2024. The resumption of TikTok's basic functions in the United States, after it was temporarily suspended on Saturday, is definitely good news for its 170 million users in the country, including the 7 million small businesses that rely on the …

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage
Top News
2 months ago

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage

China Daily  

By FAN FEIFEI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-01-22 09:06 A woman poses in front of a TikTok logo at the TikTok house on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday. United States President Donald Trump is seemingly using TikTok, a popular social media platform owned by Chinese tech …

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage
Trending News
2 months ago

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage

China Daily  

A woman poses in front of a TikTok logo at the TikTok house on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday. United States President Donald Trump is seemingly using TikTok, a popular social media platform owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, as a bargaining chip for Sino-US economic and …

TikTok: A Chinese trojan horse in democracies
2 months ago

TikTok: A Chinese trojan horse in democracies

Firstpost  

TikTok’s algorithmic manipulation is to curate China’s peaceful intentions, glorify China’s developmental experience, blunt criticism of the communist party, and promote tourism in China while painting others as declining powers, aggressors, or even incompetent Even though China debarred global social internet sites like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yahoo, and others more than a decade ago, the issue of proscription of …

Trump signs order delaying TikTok ban for 75 days
2 months ago

Trump signs order delaying TikTok ban for 75 days

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US president Donald Trump has signed a new executive order delaying the enforcement …

US TikTok ban update: Can Trump suspend the ban? Lawyers and lawmakers debate
2 months ago

US TikTok ban update: Can Trump suspend the ban? Lawyers and lawmakers debate

The Hindu  

On the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending a nationwide ban on TikTok would be among his first official acts. The law, which went into force Sunday, allows for fines of up to $5,000 per U.S. TikTok user against major mobile app stores — like the ones operated by Apple and Google — and …

Donald Trump halts TikTok ban, giving app 75-day extra time in executive order
2 months ago

Donald Trump halts TikTok ban, giving app 75-day extra time in executive order

Hindustan Times  

TikTok news: US President Donald Trump temporarily halted a ban on TikTok in the US, granting the company and its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. 75-day extra time to reach a deal for the popular app that would resolve long-standing US national security concerns. Courts ended up blocking the orders, but less than a year ago, Congress overwhelmingly passed a law …

5 Years of TikTok Ban in India: Which countries have banned the app and why?
2 months ago

5 Years of TikTok Ban in India: Which countries have banned the app and why?

India TV News  

India’s ban on TikTok completed five years in January 2025 and marks the move as a significant milestone in the global flight over the app’s controversial nature. ByteDance-owned TikTok ban was a part of a broader move towards addressing the concerns over national security, cyber threats and online content regulation which were not matching with the security protocol of the …

US President Donald Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban by 75 days
2 months ago

US President Donald Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban by 75 days

India Today  

One of the first things that Donald Trump did after he was sworn in as the 47th US President was to sign an executive order delaying the TikTok ban in the country by 75 days. Essentially, with the order, Donald Trump has asked the US Attorney General to hold off the TikTok ban for 75 days. “I am instructing the …

China’s not happy Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline
2 months ago

China’s not happy Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — For many of America’s 170 million TikTok users, US President Donald Trump’s move to delay a legal ban of the popular social media platform was cause for celebration. When asked about Trump’s vision for the future of TikTok, China’s Foreign Ministry said the “operation and acquisition of companies” should be “decided by companies” and in line …

TikTok back in US: A look at its India journey and what happened after 2020 ban
2 months ago

TikTok back in US: A look at its India journey and what happened after 2020 ban

Live Mint  

From teenage dancers to grandmothers sharing cooking tips, video-sharing app TikTok has been embraced for its ability to transform an ordinary person into a global celebrity when a video goes viral. TikTok’s India journey and govt ban Indian users had flocked to TikTok as early as 2017. Citing national security concerns, India banned TikTok along with more than 50 other …

TikTok ban live updates: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available
2 months ago

TikTok ban live updates: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available

The Independent  

✕ Close TikTok goes dark in the U.S. Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Chinese-owned social media app …

TikTok resumes US services amid uncertainty over long-term deal
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2 months ago

TikTok resumes US services amid uncertainty over long-term deal

Hindustan Times  

TikTok restored US services after Donald Trump pledged to delay enforcement of a ban. “If full China control over TikTok is a security risk, co-control won’t be better,” said Brock Silvers, managing director at private equity firm Kaiyuan Capital, calling celebrations over the app’s reprieve premature. “It seems likely that, after the coming extension, TikTok will be under majority US …

TikTok restores service in U.S., thanking Trump
2 months ago

TikTok restores service in U.S., thanking Trump

Raw Story  

by Thomas URBAIN / Alex PIGMAN TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect. Trump said he "would like the United States to have a 50 percent ownership position in a joint venture," arguing that the app's value could surge to …

Why was TikTok banned in the US?
Top News
2 months ago

Why was TikTok banned in the US?

Hindustan Times  

The TikTok users in the US couldn't access the popular video sharing app late Saturday night due to the ban upheld by the Supreme Court last week. A message welcoming users back and thanking US President-elect Donald Trump on the TikTok app on a smartphone arranged in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Sunday. Here is why TikTok banned in the US …

How TikTok grew from fun app for teens into potential national security threat
2 months ago

How TikTok grew from fun app for teens into potential national security threat

Deccan Chronicle  

San Francisco: If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok, and the popular short-form video service went dark in the U.S. — just hours before the ban was set to begin. December 2022 FBI …

TikTok restores service in US after Trump promises executive order to delay ban
2 months ago

TikTok restores service in US after Trump promises executive order to delay ban

Firstpost  

After briefly going dark, TikTok restored service in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app’s access when he returns to power on Monday A woman poses with her smartphone displaying the @realdonaldtrump TikTok page, in Washington, US January 19, 2025. As millions of dismayed users found themselves banned from using TikTok, Trump, earlier on …

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump’s TikTok shift
2 months ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump’s TikTok shift

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington NEW YORK — During his first term as president, Donald Trump led the effort to ban TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing site he said posed a threat to U.S. national security. After going dark for users this weekend, Trump said on his social media site that he would issue …

TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order
2 months ago

TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order

Deccan Chronicle  

TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.Trump said he planned to issue the order to give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time …

‘It took the air out of me’: How TikTok creators reacted to the chaotic ban — and Trump’s sudden reprieve
2 months ago

‘It took the air out of me’: How TikTok creators reacted to the chaotic ban — and Trump’s sudden reprieve

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After Trump promised to grant the app's Chinese owners more time to find a …

TikTok restores US services, thanks Donald Trump for granting time to ‘make a deal’
2 months ago

TikTok restores US services, thanks Donald Trump for granting time to ‘make a deal’

Hindustan Times  

TikTok restored services to its users in the United States by Sunday afternoon after President-elect Donald Trump assured that he would pause a federal ban on the app after assuming power on January 20. Donald Trump, who is swearing-in as US President on January 20, said he wants to give the company more time to “make a deal” to comply …

Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?
2 months ago

Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

LA Times  

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persist. The law, which went into force Sunday, allows for fines of up to $5,000 per U.S. TikTok user against major mobile app stores — such as the ones operated by Apple …

TikTok begins restoring services for US users after Trump vows executive order to delay ban enforcement
Top News
2 months ago

TikTok begins restoring services for US users after Trump vows executive order to delay ban enforcement

India TV News  

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok began restoring service to its 170 million US users on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the app went offline under a newly implemented federal ban. Trump's move sparks hope among TikTok users The law, signed by President Joe Biden last April, required ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest the app by …

TikTok banned and unbanned within 24 hours, Donald Trump talks of 50 per cent sale: Full story in 5 points
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2 months ago

TikTok banned and unbanned within 24 hours, Donald Trump talks of 50 per cent sale: Full story in 5 points

India Today  

The TikTok ban in the US has been dramatic, to say the least. And in between that time, the new US President Donald Trump was involved, there was talk about selling 50 per cent ownership of TikTok in the US, Elon Musk suggesting “something needs to change”, and more. Authorities in the US were also pushing ByteDance to sell TikTok’s …

TikTok ban sparks outrage, branded as 'PR Stunt' by social media users
2 months ago

TikTok ban sparks outrage, branded as 'PR Stunt' by social media users

India Today  

The controversy surrounding TikTok’s temporary ban in the U.S. has ignited heated debates online, with many users calling it a blatant public relations move. In an official statement, TikTok said, “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing …

China urges US to give Tiktok free speech
2 months ago

China urges US to give Tiktok free speech

China Daily  

The logo of TikTok is seen on the screen of a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, March 13, 2024. China urged the United States on Monday to listen to rational voices over the social media app TikTok and provide an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for market entities from various countries operating in the US. Foreign …

Did Trump’s promise bring back TikTok in the US?
2 months ago

Did Trump’s promise bring back TikTok in the US?

Al Jazeera  

A pending executive order by Donald Trump is set to fully reinstate the app after a nationwide ban kicked in on Saturday. TikTok users in the United States gained partial access to the popular social media app on Sunday, just hours before President-elect Donald Trump’s promised reinstatement order was expected to take effect. In a post on his Truth Social …

TikTok ban: Trump signs promised executive action for 75 day delay
2 months ago

TikTok ban: Trump signs promised executive action for 75 day delay

CNN  

New York CNN — As he promised Sunday, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive action that delays enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days. “This timing also interferes with my ability to negotiate a resolution to avoid an abrupt shutdown of the TikTok platform while addressing national security concerns.” The action says the 75 day delay will …

TikTok back online and thanks ‘efforts of President Trump’ for intervening after app ban
2 months ago

TikTok back online and thanks ‘efforts of President Trump’ for intervening after app ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok has credited “President Trump’s efforts” for getting the social media app back …

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