Apple, Google Restore TikTok to App Stores
Briefly

TikTok has returned to the Apple App Store and Google Play after facing a ban under the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. Following a brief suspension, Apple reinstated the app after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi reached out. The ban was initially upheld by Congress and the Supreme Court. Former President Trump signed an executive order postponing the ban, giving TikTok until April 5 to find a U.S. buyer. Despite uncertainty, TikTok assured advertisers about compliance while remaining operational throughout the controversy.
Apple restored TikTok after newly-appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent it a letter, allowing the app to return to the store.
TikTok was banned under the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act passed by Congress, which was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Trump signed an executive order allowing TikTok to remain operational while calling for a U.S.-based buyer by April 5.
Despite being online, TikTok was previously unavailable on the App Store and Google Play, creating uncertainty for its advertisers.
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