Last night, TikTok officially went dark in the United States.In addition to TikTok itself going offline, Apple also removed the app from the App Store.Apple has now addressed the TikTok ban for the first time, saying it is “obligated to follow the laws in the jurisdictions where it operates.” Apple explains TikTok ban In a statement posted to its website, Apple says: Apple also shared the following list of apps that are developed by ByteDance and have been removed from the App Store: TikTok TikTok Studio TikTok Shop Seller Center CapCut Lemon8 Hypic Lark – Team Collaboration Lark – Rooms Display Lark Rooms Controller Gauth: AI Study Companion MARVEL SNAP The company explains that if you live in the United States and already have those apps installed, they will remain on your device.
If you delete the apps or move to a new device, however, the apps can’t be deleted or restored.Additionally, Apple confirms that users in the United States won’t receive updates for these apps, which could “impact performance, security, and compatibility with future versions of iOS and iPadOS.” Finally, Apple says that the apps “remain available for download in all other countries and regions where they are available.” Here’s what to know if you are visiting the United States: Learn more about the TikTok ban in our full coverage. You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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