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Lomotif: TikTok 'Alternative' To Be Launched In India
After TikTok's ban in India, several apps with similar features entered the Indian market. A similar app, Lomotif, is set to launch in India with it's strategic partner Socialkyte. The new platform emerged at a time when netizens are looking for platforms to showcase their talent, via short video content. Reportedly, Lomotif will give opportunities to collaborate and express talent, making it one of the best alternatives for TikTok.
Tags: Lomotif, TikTok, Social Media, Content Creator, TikTok ban
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Pakistan Revokes Tik Tok Ban Over Provincial Court's Decision
Pakistan lifts the TikTok ban on July 3, however, ordering it to address complaints as it featured offensive content. Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) had forbidden access to the Chinese-owned app for the third time, following a private citizen’s petition. Though the suspension was discredited by the app’s fan base, the critics notified that it promotes vulgarity and LGBTQIA content.
Tags: TikTok, TikTok ban, Pakistan Government, Pakistan, Censorship
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TikTok India Head Nikhil Gandhi Quits ByteDance After An Year Ban
TikTok India head Nikhil Gandhi has planned to quit ByteDance after a year of Indian government banning the Tiktok app due to border stand-off with China. He was recently reassigned by ByteDance to the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and South Asia after the business in India packed up due to the ban last year. Known for 20-year-long experience in entertainment-based companies, Nikhil has served notice period to the company.
Tags: TikTok ban, ByteDance, Nikhil Gandhi, India-China Standoff
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Assam Youth Create Homegrown Tiktok Alternative 'TipTeapi'
As an alternative to the uber-popular banned Chinese app TikTok, three computer engineers from eastern Assam have developed 'TipTeapi', a free video playing and sharing app. Apart from uploading and sharing videos, TipTeapi has 12 categories that enable users to make friends, follow, like, and comment. Additionally, the app guarantees privacy protection and an option for blocking objectionable content. Reportedly, the homegrown app is live on… read-more
Tags: TikTok, TikTok ban, Chinese, TipTeapi, Google Playstore
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As TikTok Begins Layoffs, Domestic Players Receive Spate Of Resumes
Domestic short video platforms are flooded with CVs of former TikTok employees after the Indian government put a permanent ban on the latter. Reportedly, one of the domestic platforms, Bolo Indya, has received around 4,800 applications between January 28 and 29 itself. Reporting alike development, Bengaluru-based 'Trell' informed of hiring around 50 ex-TikTok employees while another platform 'Chingari' claimed of receiving over 100… read-more
Tags: TikTok, TikTok ban, Chingari App, Unemployment
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Pakistan Bans 'TikTok', Says Still Open To Review Decision
According to reports, Pakistan has banned the Chinese app 'TikTok' on October 9 stating that the video-sharing app posted "immoral and indecent" content on its platform. The telecom regulator Pakistan Telecommunications Authority received complaints against the app and had earlier warned the authorities to comply by the norms. However, Pakistan has said that it is "open for engagement" to review the ban.
Tags: Pakistan, TikTok ban, TikTok, China
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