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India Imposes Permanent Ban On 59 Chinese Apps Including TikTok
The Indian government has issued a notice to permanently ban 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, WeChat and UC Browser. Reportedly, the Centre has taken the decision after the Chinese companies failed to provide convincing explanations before the authorities. India had first imposed the ban in June 2020 citing that the apps were detrimental to "sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order."
Tags: Electronics and IT Ministry, Chinese Apps, TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser, Technology
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8 Chinese Apps Including Alipay, WeChat Pay Banned By US Govt
US President Donald Trump ordered to ban on various Chinese apps like Alipay, WeChat, QQ Wallet, alleging that they pass user’s information to the Chinese Government. Calling them a threat to US national security, the order suspicioned them to be likely used for tracking and making dossiers on US federal employees. Earlier, the US government cracked down with heavy hands ordering ByteDance to remove the famous Chinese short-video app TikTok… read-more
Tags: TikTok, United States, Donald Trump, Chinese Apps
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Video Sharing App Josh Gets Funding From Google, Microsoft
After Chinese-owned app 'TikTok' had been banned, a local short-video app 'Josh' has raised more than $100 million from investors like Google and Microsoft. After the investment, the Bengaluru-based 'Josh' has been valued at $1 billion. Earlier in September, 'ShareChat' had raised around $40 million from Twitter.Inc and Lightspeed Ventures for its new platform 'Moj'. According to Google's Play Store, both 'Josh' and 'Moj' have around 50… read-more
Tags: Google, Microsoft, TikTok, Indian App Store
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Tiktok and Sony Sign a New Licensing Deal
Tiktok signs a new licensing agreement with Sony Music Entertainment (SME), under which the video-sharing platform will offer songs from SME artists for its users. The creator community will gain access to “Sony Music's massive catalog of current hits, cutting edge new releases, iconic classics and deep cuts from every genre of music,” to make videos. The deal will offer more personalisation and increased engagement of SME artists with fans… read-more
Tags: TikTok, Tik-Tok, Music , America, Sony
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TikTok Back In Pakistan After It Assures Removal Of "Obscenity, Immorality"
Pakistan on October 19 decided to lift a ban on the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok. The decision came following the assurance by the company that any account spreading "obscenity and immorality" would be blocked. Reportedly, the video-sharing app will now carry out moderation of the users' accounts as per the local laws. Earlier, the app was banned on October 9 on the grounds of promoting "obscenity and immorality".
Tags: TikTok, Pakistan, World news, TikTok Unblocked
Courtesy: The Times of India
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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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Trump 'Blesses' TikTok to Return to USA Through Oracle, Walmart
Chinese-owned video-sharing application TikTok is likely to stay in the US after securing a deal with Oracle and Walmart. The ban on the application has been postponed following the proposed deal that has President Trump's "blessings". Trump on September 19 said, "if they get it done, that’s great. If they don’t, that’s OK too." Meanwhile, TikTok, in its statement, said that it was "pleased" with the proposal.
Tags: TikTok, USA, Oracle, Walmart
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US to Ban TikTok and WeChat Over National Security Concerns
The US Department of Commerce officials have disclosed that the country is planning to ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat over concerns of national security. However, the decision could be reversed if ByteDance, which owns TikTok, signs a deal with America’s Oracle Corp to start a new firm, “Tiktok Global”, and secures an approval of President Trump. Reportedly, Trump is expected to review the agreement between the companies before September… read-more
Tags: TikTok, WeChat, US-China, chinese app ban
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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YouTube Launches 'YouTube Shorts', with Features Similar to That of TikTok's
On September 14, Alphabet, parent company of Google Inc. launched YouTube Shorts - a replica of TikTok. It is a 15-second short video app, with features similar to TikTok. The app will be initially launched in India for android users and in due time will be released in other countries and to iOS platform. YouTube also joined hands with T-Series and Believe Digital for adding music in the app.
Tags: Youtube, Google, YouTube Shorts, TikTok
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ByteDance Denies to Sell TikTok to Microsoft, Looks to Obtain Deal with Oracle
Microsoft, on September 13, announced that ByteDance declined to sell TikTok's US operations. The company said that it was a good-fit for TikTok and had planned to make significant changes adhering to National Security standards. Sources reported that ByteDance is now considering Oracle. Earlier, the US government imposed a ban on the application, unless Bytedance sells its US operations to an American company.
Tags: TikTok, ByteDance, Microsoft, United States
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