Now you know that TikTok has been banned in the United States and with initial expectations that this would just mean users wouldn’t be able to update the app or download it, the app has gone dark. But a series of remarkable things happened as a result, including Apple releasing a support document, never before seen in the case of removing an app.
TikTok goes dark in the US as a ban takes effect.
As spotted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in an article on in the United States.
“Apple has released a support document on the TikTok ban. I’ve never seen one before for deleting an app. But again, this is all pretty unprecedented. All this for a 48-hour ban,” Gurman said.
Of course, we don’t know if the ban will only last 48 hours, but Gurman’s post on Sunday, January 19 referred to the fact that Donald Trump would be inaugurated president on Monday, January 20 and that he might reverse his decision. or at least delay the entry into force of the ban.
Trump said in recent hours that he would “most likely” offer TikTok a 90-day reprieve, in an interview with NBC News. “The 90-day extension is something that will most likely be done, because it is appropriate. You know, it’s appropriate. We need to examine it carefully. This is a very serious situation,” Trump said.
And the timing Gurman mentioned might apply. “If I decide to do it, I will probably announce it on Monday,” continued the president-elect.
In this case, the TikTok phoenix may rise from the ashes on Monday, January 20, and its absence from people’s phones will just be an incident, at least for now.
The Apple support document lists non-TikTok apps that are affected, such as Marvel Snap, Lemon8, and CapCut. “If these apps are already installed on your device, they will remain on your device. But they cannot be redownloaded if deleted or restored if you move to a new device. In-app purchases and new subscriptions are no longer possible,” Apple says. It also points out that if you visit the United States, you will “not be able to download, update, or make in-app purchases and new subscriptions in the ByteDance Ltd apps.” when you are within the land or sea borders of the United States.” All features return when you leave the United States.
TikTok knows the change in administration is significant, saying in a post on the app: “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes over. its functions. Please stay tuned!
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