Defeating the giants
TikTok beats Google as the most visited website globally in 2021
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TikTok was the most visited domain this year, edging out Google and Facebook, based on data from Cloudflare.
TikTok
TikTok lite
Twitter wants to turn the Explore page into yet another TikTok clone
Twitter Explore will let you swipe through personalized or trending videos, much like a TikTok feed. This feature is being tested on both Android and iOS.
Invading your living room
TikTok TV app expands to more Google and Android TVs across North America
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TikTok's TV app is now available on Google TV and Android TV, as well as LG and Samsung's smart TV lineups, in the United States and Canada.
Going viral
Here's how to download and use TikTok on Amazon Fire TV devices
TikTok recently launched the TikTok for TV app on Amazon Fire TV devices, allowing users to watch their favorite viral videos from the comfort of their couch. Here's what you need to do to use TikTok on Amazon Fire TV.
tikking and tokking
TikTok arrives on Amazon Fire TV devices in the U.S. and Canada
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The TikTok app is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices in the U.S. and Canada and includes Alexa voice support.
impressive gains
TikTok's popularity continues to soar as it eclipses YouTube in key markets
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TikTok has reportedly surpassed YouTube in average monthly viewers in the U.S. and UK, according to a report from an app analytics firm.
TikTok or YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts is going to successfully compete with TikTok, here's why
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Google announced YouTube Shorts as a response to competing with TikTok, and experts think that the platform actually has a chance in doing so.
back to life
TikTok is back online, profiles should return to normal
TikTok experienced an outage for several hours, affecting profile counts and causing failed logins. TikTok says the problem should be resolved now.
Little bit longer now
TikTok now lets you create longer videos of up to three minutes
TikTok has announced that it will be rolling out the ability to create longer videos for all its users over the coming weeks.
If you cant beat 'em then be 'em
Instagram wants to challenge TikTok and 'embrace video more broadly'
The head of Instagram talks about how the platform wants to focus more on providing entertainment for users.
Cancel culture
Biden administration officially reverses Trump's TikTok and WeChat bans
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After being kicked around in the courts for the better part of six months, the TikTok ban drama ends in a whimper.
more problems
TikTok faces trouble in Europe after it narrowly escapes U.S. ban
TikTok is now under fire in Europe over consumer rights concerns. Complaints were filed this week by multiple consumer organizations, alleging violations of the GDPR and due diligence failures.
On hold
Biden presses pause on Trump's WeChat and TikTok bans
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TikTok and Oracle's deal is now paused as the Biden administration launches a threat assessment of the security risks posed by Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChat
Bane or boon?
Google puts YouTube Shorts front and center with new Create button
Google is testing a more prominent Create button for Shorts, its TikTok competitor. But the new button placement may benefit Google more than it benefits casual users.
A new distraction
TikTok is now available on Android TV — but there's a catch
Social media app TikTok has now debuted on the Android TV platform just two months after being released on Samsung TVs.
a shocking death
TikTok temporarily banned in Italy following death of young girl
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TikTok has been temporarily blocked for young users in Italy, after a 10-year-old girl died trying to take part in a "blackout challenge."
DuoTok
You can now span TikTok on Surface Duo for the ultimate binge watch setup
Are you a Surface Duo user that happens to also enjoy TikTok? Good news! The official TikTok app for Android now support spanning on Surface Duo, meaning you can use the app across both displays to see even more content at once. On the left is your search and trending tags, and on the right is the usual TikTok video stream.
Stop the clock
TikTok officially won't be shutting down anytime soon in the US
The US Commerce Department says that they will comply with last month's federal court ruling and will no longer enforce the TikTok shutdown.
Remember this?
The US government may have forgotten about banning TikTok
TikTok has recently filed a new petition in a US Court of Appeals as the company has not heard back about the ban from the Trump administration for several weeks.
halted
Judge blocks Trump TikTok ban following legal challenge
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A federal judge has ordered a halt to President Trump's proposed ban of TikTok in the U.S, due to take effect on November 12, on the grounds TikTok would suffer irreparable harm and that the national security risk posed was phrased as hypothetical.