Coverage dated February 13, 2025

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

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TikTok was removed from Apple and Google

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La Crosse Tribune
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US (opens La Crosse Tribune)
Published Feb 13, 2025
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
TikTok was removed from Apple and Google
Insider
TikTok is back in US app stores for Apple and Android (opens Insider)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Insider's feed description
US Apple and Android users can again download TikTok in the app stores.
Wyoming Public Media
TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Apple and Google removed the app after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting firms from doing business with TikTok as long as it is controlled by China-based ByteDance.
NBC Los Angeles
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 13, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores.
BGR
TikTok returns to the Apple and Google app stores, and is now available to download again (opens BGR)
Published Feb 13, 2025
BGR's feed description
TikTok has returned to the two major app stores - for now. Discover the app's current status and what it means for users today.
KTVU San Francisco
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after temporary removal (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Feb 13, 2025
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.
WHDH Boston
Apple and Google restore TikTok to their US app stores - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 13, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
New York (CNN) — Google Play said it restored TikTok to the US app store on Thursday, following promises by President Donald Trump to save the
Black Enterprise
TikTok Has Returned To Google And Apple App Stores (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Black Enterprise's feed description
TikTok is back in app stores after Attorney General, Pam Bondi, assures Google and Apple no legal action will be taken against the companies.
Los Angeles Times
You can once again download TikTok from Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Apple and Google have restored TikTok to their U.S. app stores after President Trump delayed enforcement of a law that requires the popular video app to divest or face a nationwide ban.
KTVZ Bend
Apple and Google restore TikTok to their US app stores (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Feb 13, 2025
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Ramishah Maruf and Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Google Play said it restored TikTok to the US app store on Thursday, following promises by President Donald Trump to save the app and an executive action delaying the enactment of a ban on the wildly popular social media platform.
UPI
Apple, Google restore TikTok to their app stores (opens UPI)
Published Feb 13, 2025
UPI's feed description
Chinese-owned social media app TikTok reappeared on Apple and Google's app stores for U.S. customers four weeks after being removed in line with a bipartisan law banning the video-sharing platform unless it was sold to a
The Boston Globe
Google and Apple return TikTok to their mobile app stores (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Feb 13, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
TikTok is returning to app stores in the US, weeks after President Trump delayed enforcement of the law that sought to ban the service.
The Guardian
TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 13, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns
CBS 8 San Diego
TikTok restored to App Store and Google Play (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published Feb 13, 2025
CBS 8 San Diego's feed description
After TikTok's brief outage in January, the app came back online but was no longer available to download.
Al Jazeera
TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Apple and Google have made the video-sharing app available again amid security concerns from some US officials.
Time
TikTok Returns to U.S. App Stores (opens Time)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Time's feed description
The app is available again for download from Apple’s and Google’s app stores after it was removed following a U.S. ban on Jan. 18.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
TikTok returns to U.S. app stores as Trump delays ban | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
TikTok returned to the U.S. app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it.
WHDH Boston
Google Play and Apple restore TikTok to its US app store - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 13, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
New York (CNN) — Google Play said it restored TikTok to the US app store on Thursday, following promises by President Donald Trump to save the
NBC News
Apple and Google bring TikTok back to their U.S. app stores (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 13, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Apple and Google have made TikTok available on their U.S. app stores again, they said Thursday evening.
Newsweek
Is TikTok back on the App Store? Users get new message on phones (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores, marking a significant moment in the app's controversial dance with U.S.-China tech and data privacy discussions.
New York Times
Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S. (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 13, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.
Forbes
TikTok Ban Timeline: TikTok Returns To U.S. App Stores—For Now (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The app’s availability in the U.S. has been thrown into jeopardy over data privacy and national security concerns.
Deadline
TikTok Available Once Again For Download In Apple, Google App Stores (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Deadline's feed description
The popular app, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, reappeared for download on Apple's App Store today. Google Play reportedly said it was doing the same.
WSVN Miami
Apple and Google restore TikTok to their US app stores - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Feb 13, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
New York (CNN) — Google Play said it restored TikTok to the US app store on Thursday, following promises by President Donald Trump to save the
Forbes
TikTok Back On Apple App Store And Google Play Store: Here’s What It Means (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Forbes's feed description
TikTok has been absent from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store since January. Now, it’s back. Here’s all you need to know.

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