TikTok Ban Update: Latest App Availability Status Across US Platforms and Trump's 50% Ownership Proposal
TikTok's latest availability status following the U.S. ban shows varying levels of access across different platforms. Here's the current status as of January 19th, 2025, 4:00 PM PT.
Current Platform Availability:
- Apple App Store: Not Available
- Google Play Store: Not Available
- Existing Downloaded Apps: Still Working
- Web Version: Accessible
- Akamai: Available
- Oracle: Available
TikTok error screen on iPhone
Key Timeline of Events:
January 18th, 11:15 PM PT:
- Supreme Court denied TikTok's appeal
- App removed from Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Existing users can still access the app
January 19th, 4:00 AM PT:
- Trump proposed 50% U.S. ownership in TikTok joint venture
- Aims to "save TikTok and keep it in good hands"
January 19th, 12:27 PM PT:
- TikTok announced service restoration
- Thanked Trump for providing clarity to service providers
- Confirmed service for 170 million Americans and 7 million small businesses
- Major CDNs (Akamai and Oracle) restored availability
- Trump expected to issue Executive Order extending ban deadline
- Service providers protected from fines
The situation remains fluid as negotiations continue between ByteDance and U.S. stakeholders regarding the proposed ownership structure.
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