If a U.S. user already had one of the banned apps downloaded on a device, it will remain there. But it will likely be unusable.
Following months of anticipation, the short-form video app TikTok went dark on Saturday night, just a few hours before legislation banning the app on Sunday went into effect. But it’s not the only app that’s now unavailable.
Lemon8, CapCut − Video Editor and Marvel Snap are three more platforms affected by the ban, as each has a tie to ByteDance, the Chinese parent company that some U.S. government officials believe is a national security threat.
Under the ban, it is illegal for internet hosting services and app stores to distribute ByteDance’s platforms, like TikTok. The Apple App Store and Google Play Store won’t remove these apps from devices on which they’ve already been downloaded, but the apps have become unavailable for users.
“A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now,” a pop-up message reads on the TikTok mobile app and website. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”
President-elect Trump has promised to “save” TikTok and told NBC News last week that he expects to “most likely” offer a 90-day extension to avoid the ban. TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew is expected to attend Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
Here’s what to know about the other applications affected by the TikTok ban.
What other apps have been banned with TikTok?
The Apple App Store provided the following list of applications developed by ByteDance or its subsidiaries which are affected by the ban:
- Lemon8
- CapCut
- Marvel Snap
- Gauth
- Hypic
- Lark
If a U.S. user already had one of the banned apps downloaded on a device, it will remain there. However, software updates will be unavailable, which will potentially impact performance, security and compatibility, according to the Apple App Store.
In most cases, the apps have already become unusable, with pop-up messages informing users about the ban.
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What other apps are affected by the TikTok ban? Lemon8, CapCut, .
- TikTok went dark for U.S. users on Saturday night.
- Several other ByteDance-owned platforms are also unavailable, including Lemon8, CapCut and Marvel Snap.
- Already downloaded banned apps will remain on devices, but they are likely unusable already.
- Banned apps are not available for download from the Apple App or Google Play stores. Many are not accessible via website, too.
Following months of anticipation, the short-form video app TikTok went dark on Saturday night, just a few hours before legislation banning the app on Sunday went into effect. But it’s not the only app that’s now unavailable.
Lemon8, CapCut − Video Editor and Marvel Snap are three more platforms affected by the ban, as each has a tie to ByteDance, the Chinese parent company that some U.S. government officials believe is a national security threat.
Under the ban, it is illegal for internet hosting services and app stores to distribute ByteDance’s platforms, like TikTok. The Apple App Store and Google Play Store won’t remove these apps from devices on which they’ve already been downloaded, but the apps have become unavailable for users.
“A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now,” a pop-up message reads on the TikTok mobile app and website. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”
President-elect Trump has promised to “save” TikTok and told NBC News last week that he expects to “most likely” offer a 90-day extension to avoid the ban. TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew is expected to attend Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
Here’s what to know about the other applications affected by the TikTok ban.
If a U.S. user already had one of the banned apps downloaded on a device, it will remain there. However, software updates will be unavailable, which will potentially impact performance, security and compatibility, according to the Apple App Store.
In most cases, the apps have already become unusable, with pop-up messages informing users about the ban.
