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ByteDance Says it Will Retain Majority Ownership of TikTok in US
ByteDance emphasized it will remain in control of a hived-off TikTok Global business, appearing to contradict President Donald Trump's statements about how the new entity will be directed by Americans and pay an unusual $5 billion USD fee to the US government. TikTok's future in the US was under threat after Trump signed an executive...
US to Ban TikTok, WeChat From App Stores on Sunday
Americans will be unable to download TikTok on mobile devices through American app marketplaces after Sunday.
Trump to Decide on TikTok Deal With Oracle, Walmart Within 36 Hours: REPORT
President Donald Trump is expect to decide on TikTok's fate in the US in the next 24 to 36 hours.
TikTok Rejects Microsoft Bid, Chooses Oracle in Forced Sale
ByteDance has rejected Microsoft's bid to acquire TikTok's US operations.
TikTok Reportedly Chooses Buyer for American Business: REPORT
TikTok has reportedly chosen a buyer for its US, Australian, and New Zealand businesses.
Microsoft Teams Up With Walmart in Bid to Acquire TikTok’s US Business
Walmart said it believes TikTok’s integration of e-commerce and advertising in the popular video-sharing app would be a valuable fit for its business.
WeChat Users and TikTok Sue Trump Administration Over App Bans
WeChat users and TikTok claim that they have been deprived of due process after Trump's executive order.
Toronto Considers Using TikTok to Spread Awareness of COVID-19 to Younger People
TikTok and other social media platforms are being looked at as more COVID-19 cases target younger people.
Oracle Joins Microsoft in Potentially Acquiring TikTok
Oracle has had preliminary discussions with parent company ByteDance.
Apple’s $44 Billion USD China Market at Risk if the iPhone Loses WeChat
Apple said to have the most at stake if the iPhone loses China's multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment app.
TikTok’s Android App Illegally Collected Users’ MAC Addresses for 18 Months
The addresses were apparently collected for ad-targeting purposes.
Trump Administration Considering Banning TikTok From Apple’s Global App Store
The Trump administration's ban on TikTok would see the video platform lose US business transactions, disrupting its funding.