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February 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores.
February 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
February 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM

TikTok returns to app stores

The popular video app has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores for the first time since the federal law banning TikTok took effect on Jan. 19.
February 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
VIDEO: TikTok returns to app stores
February 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
February 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok

The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
February 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM

TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to content creator Brooke Eby, a social media personality who was diagnosed with ALS and has found her witty TikTok to be a way to spread awareness about the disease.
February 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community
February 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM

Woman's wedding hot take goes viral and TikTok agrees

Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
February 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Gabbard is questioned about TikTok in confirmation hearing

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
January 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM

Trump administration negotiates future of TikTok 

President Donald Trump has pivoted from calling for TikTok to be banned, during his previous term, to now working on a deal to keep the social media app staying in business in the U.S. 
January 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
VIDEO: Trump administration negotiates future of TikTok 
January 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM

Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are

Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.
January 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A notification apprearing in the TikTok app as it returns online in the U.S., Jan. 19, 2025.
1 month ago

TikTok's future uncertain after Trump's executive order, experts say

The executive order attempts to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban.
1 month ago
 President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
1 month ago

TikTok back up and running for its 170 million users

After shutting down in the U.S., TikTok is back for many users, crediting its return to a decision by Donald Trump to save the app days before taking office for his second presidential term.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok back up and running for its 170 million users
1 month ago

Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal

President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
1 month ago

TikTok returns to life in US after Trump vows to take action

The app turned itself back on following a 14-hour shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump promised he would sign an executive order delaying a nationwide ban.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok returns to life in US after Trump vows to take action
1 month ago

TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users

A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.
1 month ago
The TikTok app logo is shown on an iPhone on Jan. 17, 2025, in Houston.
1 month ago

TikTok back for some users after Trump vows to delay ban 

Hours after a nationwide TikTok ban took effect on Sunday, the app is back up and running after President-elect Donald Trump promises to delay enforcement of the ban. 
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok back for some users after Trump vows to delay ban 
1 month ago

TikTok says it's restoring service for US users

Cybersecurity and Data Protection expert Caitlin Sarian joins ABC News Live to discuss TikTok.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok says it's restoring service for US users
1 month ago

With TikTok banned in the US, what happens to the app on your smartphone?

The Supreme Court rejected TikTok's First Amendment argument.
1 month ago
Tiktok app can be seen through a magnifying glass on the display of a smartphone on December 29, 2024.
1 month ago

US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban.
1 month ago
In this Feb. 28, 2023, file photo, the TikTok app logo is displayed on an iPhone in London.
1 month ago

TikTok unavailable in app stores, goes dark for some users ahead of ban

"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.
1 month ago
An error message displayed on a TikTok account in the U.S., Jan. 18, 2025.
1 month ago

US TikTok ban goes into effect

The social media app now shares a message that it’s unavailable and apologizes to its users that the app went dark, as it now looks to President-elect Donald Trump for its return.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US TikTok ban goes into effect
1 month ago

TikTok ban in US goes into effect

ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze and contributor Mike Muse join Live to discuss if President-elect Donald Trump will save the popular app.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok ban in US goes into effect
1 month ago

The fallout from the TikTok ban

As TikTok goes dark overnight, ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze and Mike Muse take a closer look at what’s next for the more than 100 million U.S. users, content creators and more.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The fallout from the TikTok ban
1 month ago

TikTok threatens to 'go dark'

President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he plans to give the social media app a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the U.S.
1 month ago
TikTok threatens to 'go dark'
1 month ago

TikTok threatens to go dark as new law kicks in

We posted, and you decided this week's Social Story is on the looming TikTok ban. Creators Nadya Okamoto and Shereen Pavlides discuss next steps and hopes for the future.
1 month ago
TikTok threatens to go dark as new law kicks in
1 month ago

Trump to consider 90-day extension for TikTok as nationwide ban looms

Alex Presha discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s statement that he will “likely” give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a complete ban.
1 month ago
Trump to consider 90-day extension for TikTok as nationwide ban looms
1 month ago

Less than 24 hours before TikTok goes dark

Morgan Norwood delivers the latest updates on popular social media app TikTok as users search for alternative platforms.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Less than 24 hours before TikTok goes dark
1 month ago

Trump says he'll 'likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid ban

President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the United States.
1 month ago
The TikTok app logo is seen in this image taken on Jan. 16, 2025.
1 month ago

TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement

TikTok faces a ban on Sunday, unless it cuts ties with parent company ByteDance.
1 month ago
The TikTok logo is pictured outside the company's U.S. main office in Culver City, Calif., Sept. 15, 2020.
1 month ago

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

The app announced it will "go dark" tomorrow as users flock to another Chinese app as an alternative.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
1 month ago

TikTok ban deadline looms as users with millions of followers say their goodbyes

TikTok may be banned in the U.S. on Sunday due to user privacy concerns. Many of its popular content creators are saying goodbye as most of them used the app for both primary and secondary income.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  TikTok ban deadline looms as users with millions of followers say their goodbyes
1 month ago

Wired senior editor on the future of TikTok

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Andrew Couts, a senior editor for Wired, about TikTok’s future and whether it’s different from other Chinese-owned apps that gather Americans’ personal information.
1 month ago
Wired senior editor on the future of TikTok
1 month ago

Meet the TikToker who is spreading joy with his mountainside adventures

Peter Mairhofer, who resides in Austria, hopes his videos encourage others to see the beauty around them.
1 month ago
Peter Mairhofer, who resides in Austria, hopes his videos encourage others to see the beauty around them.
1 month ago

TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court, set to take effect Sunday

All nine justices rejected arguments about free speech made by lawyers for the app, which is owned by a China-based company. President-elect Donald Trump said he will "review the situation." 
1 month ago
TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court, set to take effect Sunday
1 month ago

'Be prepared for the worst', in case of TikTok ban says online creator Giselle Ugarte

Giselle Ugarte, an online creator and social media coach, warned her clients to be ready for a possible TikTok ban to take effect in a couple of days.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 'Be prepared for the worst', in case of TikTok ban says online creator Giselle Ugarte
1 month ago

What Supreme Court ruling means for future of TikTok

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and Elizabeth Schulze, as well as ABC News contributor Channa Lloyd, discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What Supreme Court ruling means for future of TikTok
1 month ago

TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect
1 month ago

How TikTok can still avoid a ban, according to experts

Ban is set to take effect this week, unless TikTok cuts ties with parent firm.
1 month ago
This photograph taken on April 19, 2024 shows a man holding a smartphone displaying the logo of Chinese social media platform Tiktok.
1 month ago

Biden won't enforce TikTok ban on last day of his presidency

The Biden administration doesn't plan to take action that forces TikTok to immediately go dark for U.S. users on Sunday, an administration official told ABC News.
1 month ago
TikTok logo on a smartphone.
1 month ago

Clocks tick down to TikTok ban on Sunday

The popular app is just three days away from a nationwide ban unless the Supreme Court steps in before then.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Clocks tick down to TikTok ban on Sunday
1 month ago

By the Numbers: Impending impacts of the TikTok ban

A look at the numbers a TikTok ban could have and the other social media apps users are flocking to.
1 month ago
By the Numbers: Impending impacts of the TikTok ban
1 month ago

TikTok alternatives to consider if the app is banned

The TikTok ban is just days away if the Supreme Court doesn't stop it, so many are scrambling to find other social media platforms.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok alternatives to consider if the app is banned
1 month ago

What happens if TikTok ban goes into effect on Jan. 19?

The majority of Supreme Court justices appeared inclined to uphold a federal law that would ban the company unless China-based parent ByteDance divests from it.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What happens if TikTok ban goes into effect on Jan. 19?
1 month ago

What's next for TikTok?

As the impending ruling from the Supreme Court likely in the next few days, ABC News' Alexis Christoforous provides the latest updates on TikTok's legal battle.
1 month ago
What's next for TikTok?
1 month ago

SCOTUS likely to uphold TikTok ban

Mike Muse and Kim Whele discuss the Supreme Court's possible ruling and what it might mean for Americans.
1 month ago
SCOTUS likely to uphold TikTok ban
1 month ago

Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok ban in US

ABC News’ Perry Russom reports what it means for millions of TikTok users as the nine justices on the Supreme Court weigh in days before the U.S ban on the app could take effect.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok ban in US
1 month ago

US business leaders bid to buy TikTok

As the TikTok ban looms, Americans are asking, "what's next?" Investor Kevin O'Leary joins the show.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US business leaders bid to buy TikTok
1 month ago

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that could ban TikTok in US

The Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold a law that would ban the video-sharing app TikTok in the U.S. after Jan. 19 unless its China-owned parent company divests.
1 month ago
The TikTok logo is seen in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on Dec. 28, 2024.
1 month ago

Content creator Sallye Miley on uncertain future of TikTok

The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Content creator Sallye Miley on uncertain future of TikTok
1 month ago

Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect

The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court on Friday as the justices heard a last-ditch challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect
1 month ago

Supreme Court hears arguments over law banning TikTok 

TikTok's future in the U.S. is in question as the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app unless its Chinese-based parent company sells its stake.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Supreme Court hears arguments over law banning TikTok