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TikTok Ban on Hold Again, US Government Issues Another Extension

Anshuman Jain

1 month ago

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The US government has extended the deadline for TikTok to find a US buyer again. The deadline has been extended for 75 days, with negotiations ongoing between ByteDance and the U.S. Government.

TikTok Avoids the Axe, Courtesy of a Last-Minute save by Trump

Anshuman Jain

4 months ago

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TikTok was temporarily banned in the US but thanks to President Trump's intervention that extended the deadline for ByteDance to find a new buyer. The platform has since returned online, with a message thanking Trump for his efforts.

What is RedNote? Meet the Chinese App Taking Over as TikTok US Ban Looms

Arjun Sha

4 months ago

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Amid the impending TikTok ban, Rednote is surging in the US. It's basically a TikTok clone, developed by a Sanghai-based company. Users can share short-form videos and text posts.

TikTok’s New App to Rival Instagram is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Pinterest

Anshuman Jain

1 year ago

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TikTok has launched a new photo-sharing app called TikTok Notes. This standalone app is currently available in Canada and Australia, allowing users to sign in with their existing TikTok account. It features a For You and Following section, headings for posts, and options to control comments. The app layout resembles Pinterest feed instead of Instagram like speculated earlier.

TikTok is Coming After Instagram with Its New Photos App

Anshuman Jain

1 year ago

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TikTok is set to release a standalone photo-sharing app - TikTok Photos, to exclusively share photos and image media. The app will allow users to sync their public posts and reach like-minded people. The new app shares a similar color scheme with the TikTok logo and features the letter "P" for Photos and it may launch soon.