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Apple and Google restore TikTok in US

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Summary

TikTok was removed from US App Store and Google Play Store after a national security law. Apple published a rare support document detailing the removals. TikTok restored services to existing users on January 19, but remained unavailable in app stores. President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving ByteDance 75 days to sell TikTok or face a ban.

Key Points

TikTok was removed from US App Store and Google Play Store after a national security law.
Apple published a rare support document detailing the removals, but has since deleted it.
TikTok restored services to existing users on January 19, but remained unavailable in app stores until February 14.

Why It Matters

The restoration of TikTok in US App Stores signals an end to the 25-day ban and allows users to once again access the popular social media platform.

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Ivan Mehta

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