Apple has received the go-ahead to keep TikTok and other ByteDance apps on its App Store, as TikTok's fate in the US hangs in the balance.
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Hours after the initial shutdown, TikTok released a statement for its US users aimed at easing their concerns.
TikTok has started its shutdown in the U.S., notifying users of the ban. An hour later, the notice was updated to reference Donald Trump.
As TikTok faces a possible shutdown in the US, Perplexity has reportedly made a bid to merge with the company's US operations, forming a new entity.
With TikTok facing a potential ban on January 19, 2025, due to its ties to China, this looming threat has sparked the rise of another Chinese social media app among Americans.