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TikTok, App and U.S. law

Am I being censored? Some US TikTok users say app feels different after ban lifted

U.S. TikTok users who once saw the app as a haven for free speech say they see signs of censorship after the platform, which is owned by China's ByteDance, was revived by an executive order from President Donald Trump.

USA Today · 15h

No proof of State Department message telling TikTok users to delete the app | Fact check

TikTok first displayed a message saying the app was unavailable and later thanked Trump after it restored service.

Distractify on MSN · 1d

TikTok Users Who Deleted the App Might Be Able To Get It Back for a Hefty Price

People who deleted TikTok are now buying phones with TikTok on eBay and others are listing their devices for sale on the platform.

TikTok loaded phones selling for thousands of dollars

CBS News on MSN · 10h

TikTok-loaded phones are selling for thousands online after law prevents new downloads

There are also TikTok-loaded devices that are listed for sale for just hundreds of dollars. Some sellers advertise phones with active TikTok accounts, while others say the app is installed, but not linked to an account. Ebay did not immediately respond to CBS MoneyWatch's request for comment on the listings.

Yahoo · 14h

TikTok-loaded phones being sold for thousands online

People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok for tens of thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online storefronts — though it is not clear if there are many buyers at those prices.

AOL · 14h

TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after ban blocks new downloads

Some of TikTok's 170 million U.S.-based users are selling phones with the social media app preloaded on them for thousands of dollars online. China-based parent company ByteDance voluntarily shut down the TIkTok app in the U.

TikTok, Netflix and Elon Musk

Time on MSN · 19h

Who Might Buy TikTok? From MrBeast to Elon Musk, Here Are the Top Contenders

Content creator Jimmy Donaldson, known on the Internet as MrBeast, has made it clear he is interested in buying TikTok. Donaldson has the most subscribers of any user on YouTube— over 340 million—and boasts over 113 million TikTok followers.

Hosted on MSN · 18h

Here's Who Could Buy TikTok, From Elon Musk to Netflix

The app, which was set to be banned, now has a bit more time to find a home and address national security issues

Live Mint on MSN · 1d

From Elon Musk, MrBeast to Netflix: Check out potential buyers for TikTok amid US ban threat

As TikTok faces a potential ban, various bidders, including Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, are key contenders to buy the platform. Meanwhile, Netflix remains a possible option among streaming giants, though the company has not historically pursued major acquisitions.

TikTok still isn’t in App Store

USA Today · 21h

Can't download TikTok? Here's why the app is still unavailable despite Trump's order

The TikTok app is still not available in Google Play or Apple's App Store despite Trump's order halting the ban. Here's what's happening.

The Verge on MSN · 15h

TikTok still isn’t in the App Store

It’s been almost a week since the app was pulled from Apple and Google’s mobile stores, and there’s no indication of when it might return.

Knoxville WVLT-TV on MSN · 1d

While TikTok remains active in US, it’s still unavailable for download on app stores: Here’s why

Existing TikTok users were able to resume using the popular social media app following a short shutdown on Sunday, but anyone seeking to download or update the app in the past week have run into notifications from the app stores that they cannot download them.

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How to make money from a TikTok hit. (Hint: You won't get it from TikTok.)

"Boy Room" is a TikTok hit. But the studio behind it didn't make any money from its success until Amazon showed up.

Here’s Marvel Snap’s Massive Compensation After TikTok Downtime

Marvel Snap was taken offline by ByteDance this past weekend as part of the TikTok ban, and now its compensating players in a ...

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Users Are Blocking Facebook and Instagram From Their TikTok Accounts—Here's Why

Users on TikTok are blocking Facebook and Instagram from their accounts, citing concerns that the Meta companies are changing ...

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Tech’s TikTok Dilemma: Follow the Law or President Trump?

The federal law banning TikTok has revealed a major schism among American tech companies: Some are willing to flout the law — ...

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TikTok’s parent company is in active discussions about a deal, board member says

A board member at TikTok’s parent company said that a deal to save the app from disappearing in the United States will be ...

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Behind the nerves — and relief — as TikTok went dark, then rose from the dead

After the Supreme Court upheld a long-awaited TikTok ban, the app went dark. 14 hours later, it was back. Here's how it ...

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You Won't Believe How Much iPhones With TikTok Installed Are Selling For Right Now

Currently on eBay or Facebook Marketplace, you’ll likely be able to find an iPhone selling for less than $1,000. But if it ...

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A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed

With no way for users to download TikTok, thousands of eBay sellers have listed phones with the app installed — hoping to ...

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