Apple Secures TikTok’s Place on the App Store for Another 75 Days
According to a report by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has received authorization from the Trump administration to retain TikTok and its affiliated applications on the App Store for an additional 75 days, extending its operations until June 19, 2025.
Background of the Executive Order
This decision followed President Trump’s signing of an executive order on April 4, 2025, which granted TikTok another extension to carry on its U. S.operations.
My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress. The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) April 4, 2025
Legal Framework and Implications
Apple was reportedly notified by Attorney General Pam Bondi, instructing the company to adhere to the new executive order issued by President Trump. This communication mirrored a previous letter from February, allowing Apple to reinstate TikTok and other apps owned by ByteDance on the App Store.
Concerns remain regarding TikTok’s potential ban in the U. S.due to apprehensions about its affiliations with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).U. S.legislators are increasingly wary of the platform’s capacity to facilitate surveillance on American citizens, especially considering it boasts over 150 million users in the country.
The Irony of the Situation
Interestingly, this ongoing saga highlights the irony of the situation; it was the Trump administration that initiated the “sell or be banned”situation back in 2020 through Executive Order 13942, which mandated a prohibition on dealings with ByteDance, effective 45 days post-issuance.
Potential Buyers and Market Dynamics
In the context of TikTok’s uncertain future, several corporations have expressed interest in acquiring the platform. Notably, Perplexity recently emerged as a contender, and Amazon has made a last-minute proposal for the acquisition. Other prominent parties expressing interest include Oracle, Blackstone, and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
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