While TikTok has been restored for millions of American users after going dark, the app still isn't available on Apple's App Store or Google Play.
Tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta are seeking the support of the incoming President Donald Trump to counter the European Union’s strict regulatory policies. The tech giants intend to use the incoming administration’s influence to challenge the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The president-elect unveiled plans for a Day One executive order to save TikTok from a ban, which is immediately raising a host of legal questions.
TikTok is back up and running for existing users in the US after President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign an executive order pausing its ban.
If you search for TikTok on the App Store, you’ll see a message saying, “TikTok and other ByteDance apps are not available in the country or region you’re in,” while Google Play says, “Downloads for this app are paused due to current US legal requirements.”
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.
President-elect Donald Trump, who will assume office on Monday, says he is likely to provide a 90-day extension for the app. Chinese Embassy in the US condemns action
The United States of America has officially banned TikTok and removed it from app stores like Google Play Store and Apple Store. SA clapped for the ban.
"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.