Apple, Google and TikTok

CapCut ban update: ByteDance video editor is back for U.S. users, but it’s still not in Apple and Google app stores
The popular video-editing tool had remained dark for much of the day on Monday even after TikTok returned in the wake of expected action from Trump. When the TikTok ban came into force on Sunday, January 19,
Apple, Google Remove TikTok From US App Stores as Ban Starts
Apple Inc. and Google removed TikTok from their mobile app stores in the US as required by a law that took effect Sunday, after the social media company’s legal challenges failed to head off the measure passed last year to address national security concerns.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google’s app store on Sunday?
With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
TikTok app unavailable on Apple, Google stores in US despite Trump delaying ban
TikTok remained unavailable on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban on the popular Chinese-owned short-video app by 75 days.
TikTok Users Anxiously Await Its Return to US App Stores
TikTok still could not be downloaded from the Apple and Google app stores in the United States on Tuesday, trapped in legal purgatory by the two tech giants. U.S. President Donald
Lawyer explains why Apple can’t bring TikTok back to the App Store yet
TikTok is currently not available in the US App Store, despite service being restored for users who have it already downloaded. Here’s why.

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Advocacy Groups Criticise European Commission for Weak Regulation of Apple, Google
European politicians and advocacy groups say the region’s legislation will not dismantle the monopolies of Big Tech companies ...
Looming TikTok ban poses financial nightmare for Google, Apple — and other American tech firms with ties to China’s ByteDance
A looming ban on TikTok set to take effect on Sunday presents a multibillion-dollar headache for app store operators Apple ...
Lawmakers press Meta, Apple, Google, and others on massive Trump donations
In letters to Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Uber, the lawmakers express concerns about the companies ...
Apple Intelligence Is Now on by Default, but You Can Turn It Off
The iOS 18.3 release candidate's notes are available, and Apple is being very clear about its plans to turn AI on by default ...
TikTok Ban: Apple Issues ‘Unprecedented’ Response For iPhone Users
As for Apple’s unprecedented action, this was spotted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in a post on X, who pointed out that Apple ...
I love Google Gemini, but I’ll take Apple Intelligence any day of the week
Which AI platform is better, Apple Intelligence or Gemini? I've used both for months; here are the differences, and everything I've found so far!
Leaked photos may reveal Apple’s major iPhone 17 redesign
Rumors expect the iPhone 17 to have a complete redesign. Images show the possible new camera module for this upcoming lineup.
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Leaked Photos Show iPhone 17 Air with Pixel-Style Camera Bar
Leaked iPhone 17 Air photos reveal Google Pixel-style camera bar and ultra-thin design, marking dramatic shift from ...