What Trump's TikTok ban means for users

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TikTok restrictions start on September 20 but will initially apply to new downloads and software updates, meaning the app will continue to work as normal for existing users—at least until November 12.

will take effect from this week—but the situation is more complex than an outright ban. So here's what it actually means for users.

As of this Sunday, September 20, the Trump administration will prohibit distribution and maintenance ofWhat that means is new downloads and software updates will no longer be available via Apple's App Store or Android's Google Play Store but, for existing users,Technically, a lack of access to updates could limit's ability to release security patches, which could leave U.S. users less secure than they previously were.

As of November 12, the government's order bans internet hosting and content delivery network services in the U.S. from"enabling the functioning or optimization of the mobile application in the U.S." That would make the app unusable for U.S. users.ban technically starts from this Sunday, users who are already on the platform are unlikely to see any real impact until November 12, at least based on the U.S.

 

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