TikTok ban: VPN interest surges as Americans look for best ways to continue using app
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok ban: VPN interest surges as Americans look for best ways to continue using app

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 stopped working in the United States and disappeared from app stores ahead of a law that requires the shutdown of the platform used by 170 million Americans. President-elect Donald Trump has said he would "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban after he takes office on Monday, a promise TikTok cited in a notice posted to users on the app. US President-elect Donald Trump has hinted he may give TikTok more time to work out a deal NordVPN, a popular virtual private network, or VPN, allowing users to access the internet from servers around the world, said it was "experiencing temporary technical difficulties." Web searches for "VPN" spiked in the minutes after US users lost access to TikTok, according to Google Trends.

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4 groups in talks to buy TikTok, says Trump
2 weeks, 5 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 returns to US stores as rival Xiaohongshu sees 91% drop in downloads
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to US stores as rival Xiaohongshu sees 91% drop in downloads

Hindustan Times  

ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok is back on US mobile stores and the app that seemed poised to take its place has suffered a precipitous drop in interest. In the five days following TikTok’s relisting on Apple Inc.’s iPhone app store and Alphabet Inc.’s Google Play, downloads of social app Xiaohongshu plummeted by 91%, according to Sensor Tower data. Also known as …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

TikTok is back on the app store, but it’s not safe from another ban. Here’s what happens next
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok is back on the app store, but it’s not safe from another ban. Here’s what happens next

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. Read our privacy policy TikTok is back in the U.S. app stores Thursday following …

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Why is TikTok back in the Apple and Google app stores?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why is TikTok back in the Apple and Google app stores?

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 been restored to Google Play and Apple’s App Store after President …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 to US Apple and Google app stores after Trump's ban delay
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1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 is back on the Apple and Google app stores
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores

NPR  

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores toggle caption Ashley Landis/AP Apple and Google have returned TikTok to mobile app stores in the U.S., ending a nearly month-long standoff between the tech giants and the video platform since a law banning the app took effect in January. The tech firms yanked TikTok from app stores on Jan. …

TikTok finds way to skirt US ban with Android sideload
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok finds way to skirt US ban with Android sideload

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 bypassed restrictions in the US that prevent users from downloading the …

TikTok to let U.S. Android users download app via kits on its website
1 month, 3 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 …

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses

Firstpost  

In a statement, Governor Abbott warned that Texas would not tolerate the infiltration of its critical infrastructure through apps that harvest data. Building on the 2022 ban of TikTok, Abbott has now prohibited six additional apps—DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, and some stock-trading apps The decision to broaden the list of banned apps comes as cybersecurity experts raise alarms about the …

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 …

TikTok loaded phones selling for thousands of dollars on eBay, as app stays unavailable in US
2 months ago

TikTok loaded phones selling for thousands of dollars on eBay, as app stays unavailable in US

Live Mint  

Smartphones pre-loaded with TikTok are being sold for thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online stores as the Chinese app continues to remain absent on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the US, the Associated Press reported. The ByteDance-owned app had become unavailable to users in the US and was also removed from App …

VPN sales spike in the US as TikTok users face access restrictions
2 months ago

VPN sales spike in the US as TikTok users face access restrictions

India Today  

The latest addition to the TikTok survival guide is a VPN service, soaring in demand as users scramble to recover their lost content. As users wait for the app’s return to the official app stores, many who deleted the application are turning to alternatives like VPNs, or virtual private networks to recover their content. TikTok’s app remains unavailable from Apple’s …

‘If he wanted to buy it…’: Trump says he is open to Musk acquiring TikTok
2 months, 1 week ago

‘If he wanted to buy it…’: Trump says he is open to Musk acquiring TikTok

Firstpost  

TikTok is facing down a US law that ordered the company to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or be banned in the United States US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk – the owner of social media platform X – buying Chinese-owned app TikTok. TikTok is facing down a US law …

TikTok: A Chinese trojan horse in democracies
2 months, 1 week 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 …

5 Years of TikTok Ban in India: Which countries have banned the app and why?
2 months, 1 week 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 …

TikTok back in US: A look at its India journey and what happened after 2020 ban
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Why was TikTok banned in the US?
Top News
2 months, 1 week 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 …

TikTok restores service in US after Trump promises executive order to delay ban
2 months, 1 week 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 …

TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored
2 months, 1 week ago

Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored

Hindustan Times  

* Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored Trump reverses previous stance, saves TikTok from ban * Users worry about potential changes in TikTok ownership * Content creators express distrust in government over TikTok ban By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK, - On Saturday night, for the first time in five years, millions of American TikTok users …

TikTok ban: Trump signs promised executive action for 75 day delay
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

TikTok influencers in panic as app finally goes dark in the US
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok influencers in panic as app finally goes dark in the US

The Independent  

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TikTok restores service to U.S. users; thanks Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok restores service to U.S. users; thanks Trump

The Hindu  

TikTok restored service in the United States on Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect. The president-elect said he “would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture,” arguing that the app’s value could surge to “hundreds of billions of dollars …

TikTok Is Already Back Online
55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Is Already Back Online

Wired  

Less than 24 hours after going dark, TikTok says it has come back online after President-elect Donald Trump gave the company's service providers—presumably Apple, Google, and Oracle—reassurance that his administration wouldn’t enforce a law banning the app in the first place. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face …

Is TikTok back online in the U.S.? Several users report access to website version
2 months, 1 week ago

Is TikTok back online in the U.S.? Several users report access to website version

Live Mint  

TikTok US ban: Several US users reported being able to access TikTok's website on Sunday, despite a law that would shut down the popular Chinese-owned app on national security grounds. According to Reuters, the app itself was not immediately available, but users in the US appeared to bypass the shutdown and access the service’s website directly. Although the app was …

Is the Tiktok ban lifted? American users report being able to access the app again after it went dark
2 months, 1 week ago

Is the Tiktok ban lifted? American users report being able to access the app again after it went dark

Daily Mail  

Hope may be on the horizon for millions of TikTok users as the social media platform has shown the first signs of recovery following its dramatic shutdown. TikTok appears to be 'back online' after some users report regaining access to the social media platform - with limited functionality - after the app went dark early Sunday. TikTok appears to be …

Trump says he will issue executive order delaying TikTok ban, proposes 50% US ownership
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump says he will issue executive order delaying TikTok ban, proposes 50% US ownership

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban. “I would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture,” the Republican posted on his Truth Social platform, …

TikTok goes dark 90 minutes before deadline but posts message suggesting Trump could save it
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok goes dark 90 minutes before deadline but posts message suggesting Trump could save it

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Sunday he posted on Truth Social that …

Trump makes big announcement on TikTok, declares will sign executive order postponing US ban
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump makes big announcement on TikTok, declares will sign executive order postponing US ban

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump asked tech companies “not to let TikTok stay dark” and declared that he'll sign an executive order Monday postponing US ban. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S.,” a pop-up message informed users who opened the TikTok app and tried to scroll through videos. “Unfortunately that means you can’t use TikTok for now.” “A …

How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app
2 months, 1 week ago

How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app

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. TikTok stopped working in the United States late on Saturday and disappeared from Apple and Google app …

Not just TikTok - Which other ByteDance apps have been banned in the US?
2 months, 1 week ago

Not just TikTok - Which other ByteDance apps have been banned in the US?

Live Mint  

TikTok ban: "A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US. Several other apps owned by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, such as Lemon 8, CapCut among others have also been blocked for US based users, reported Wired. TikTok disconnected access to its users in the US late January 18 after no action was taken shortly before a national ban …

What is Lemon8 app? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban
2 months, 1 week ago

What is Lemon8 app? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a 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. President-elect Donald Trump has said he would “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban …

TikTok Influencers from across the world react to US ban as app 'goes dark' for its 170million American users over concerns about its links to the Chinese government: 'Come back soon!'
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok Influencers from across the world react to US ban as app 'goes dark' for its 170million American users over concerns about its links to the Chinese government: 'Come back soon!'

Daily Mail  

TikTok influencers from across the world have reacted to the US ban while more American users shared their heartbreak at the Supreme Court bombshell. The Chinese-based video app has officially shut down its services for 170 million American TikTokers after the Supreme Court allowed the ban in a shock ruling on Friday. TikTokers have made fun at the US TikTok …

TikTok shuts down as US ban takes effect
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok shuts down as US ban takes effect

Deccan Chronicle  

Houston: TikTok's app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now, a message reads when American users open the app. It also required web-hosting firms, including TikTok's …

TikTok goes dark for US users, while Trump signals he will save it
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok goes dark for US users, while Trump signals he will save it

Live Mint  

TikTok started going dark for 170 million American users in an unprecedented display of the U.S.-China divide over technology and national security. TikTok Chief Executive Shou Chew is scheduled to attend Trump’s inauguration, along with U.S. tech luminaries including Mark Zuckerberg, whose Meta Platforms owns TikTok rival Instagram. In recent days, Chinese officials have internally discussed options including allowing a …

It’s Not Just TikTok: These Other ByteDance Apps Are Gone Too
55 years, 2 months ago

It’s Not Just TikTok: These Other ByteDance Apps Are Gone Too

Wired  

TikTok is no longer available in the United States—at least for now. Please stay tuned!” Similar notifications appear on other apps owned by ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, which is based in China and sits at the core of the controversy over a popular video app that, at least until Saturday, had 170 million users in the US. TikTok, TikTok Studio, …

How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content
2 months, 1 week ago

How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content

Deccan Chronicle  

TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything from funny skits and makeup tutorials to social commentary and news. Users should continue to have access to TikTok if it’s already downloaded on their phones, but the app will disappear from Apple and Google’s app stores—so new users won’t be able to download it. This would mean that …

TikTok Is Unavailable in the US—and Gone From the App Stores
55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Is Unavailable in the US—and Gone From the App Stores

Wired  

For the first time in internet history, the United States government has officially banned a major global social media platform, joining the ranks of authoritarian regimes like Russia and China. “Please stay tuned!” It’s the final outcome of legislation Congress passed last year that requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to either sell the app’s American operations or face a …

TikTok goes dark in US, removed from Google and Apple app stores
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok goes dark in US, removed from Google and Apple app stores

Live Mint  

TikTok has stopped working in the United States and is now removed from the Google and Apple app stores. “We regret that a U.S. law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to …

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