TikTok’s Journey Through Regulatory Challenges
In a significant move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that paused TikTok’s impending ban, allowing the popular social media platform a 75-day window to explore potential buyers. This decision came after TikTok faced a ban on January 19, prompting both Apple and Google to remove the app from their respective app stores.
Ongoing Search for a Buyer
Despite interest from multiple companies like Perplexity AI, Microsoft, and Oracle, TikTok has yet to finalize any acquisition deals. As the clock ticks, TikTok is actively seeking a suitable buyer to secure its operations in the United States.
Compliance with the Ban Lift
After the initial ban, users who had uninstalled TikTok from their devices were met with frustrations as they were unable to redownload the app once the ban was lifted. In response, TikTok introduced a workaround, enabling users to download the app directly from its official website for both Android and iPhone.
Return to Digital Shelves
Fortunately for its fans, TikTok has made a successful comeback to the App Store and Play Store in the US. As reported by Bloomberg, TikTok re-emerged as the second-most downloaded app in the US for 2024. Sensor Tower’s data suggests a remarkable distribution of downloads, with 52% (over 52 million) coming from the Apple App Store, while 48% were through the Google Play Store.
Accessing TikTok Again
Users eager to reconnect with the platform can now easily download TikTok from the App Store or the Play Store. The app’s reappearance on these platforms marks a crucial win for TikTok, especially as the company faces an urgent April deadline to finalize the sale of its US assets. Failing to secure a buyer could lead to another ban.
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