TikTok has reappeared on the Apple and Google app stores in the US, following assurances from the Trump administration that the ban would not yet be enforced, according to Bloomberg. This development comes despite a law—signed by former President Joe Biden—ordering its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US operations to a neutral party….
As TikTok continues to be blocked from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, Android users now have an alternative—but it comes with significant risks. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has recently made the app available for direct download as an APK on Android devices. While this allows users to bypass the Google…
Apple and Google have removed 20 apps from their app stores after discovering they contained dangerous malware. Security company Kaspersky found the malware, called SparkCat, had been active since March 2024. The malware was first found in a food delivery app used in the UAE and Indonesia. Researchers then discovered it in 19 other apps….
Apple has announced updates to taxes and pricing for the App Store across multiple countries, with some changes effective immediately and others rolling out in the coming months. Immediate Changes (February 2025): Later in February, app and in-app purchase pricing in Azerbaijan and Peru will be updated unless developers have set these storefronts as their…
TikTok fans have been left in limbo as the app remains unavailable for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the U.S., despite a brief hiatus on January 18-19, 2025. While the app has continued functioning for existing users, new downloads and app updates are unavailable. Legal Gray Area and…
The Chinese AI app DeepSeek is no longer available on Apple and Google app stores in Italy after the country’s data protection authority launched an inquiry into its handling of personal data. Privacy Concerns Trigger Investigation Italy’s Garante regulator has demanded details on what data DeepSeek collects, where it is stored, and whether it is…
TikTok is currently unavailable on the App Store and Play Store in the U.S. If you uninstalled the app, don’t worry—there are ways to download it again. Follow these steps carefully for iOS and Android devices. For iOS (Apple Devices) Method 1: Change App Store Region Note: A VPN alone won’t let you access TikTok—you…
TikTok is currently unavailable in the US, with Apple and Google refusing to list the app on their stores. This follows a new executive order signed by President Trump, which temporarily suspends the enforcement of a law that could have led to TikTok’s ban or forced sale. The executive order, signed on January 18, gives…
The Google Play Store has become increasingly frustrating to use, with many users opting to browse the internet for new apps and games rather than relying on the platform itself. The Play Store’s focus on generating revenue through ads rather than helping users discover new and exciting apps has made it a less appealing option…
Apple and Google have removed apps developed by Cambodia-based Huione Group following allegations that the company operated a massive dark web marketplace for fraud-related services. According to blockchain analytics firms Elliptic and Chainalysis, Huione Guarantee, a Telegram-based platform, facilitated over $24 billion in illicit transactions, surpassing the infamous Silk Road and Hydra marketplaces. Huione Guarantee:…
As 2024 comes to a close, Apple has unveiled the most downloaded apps and games of the year across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Arcade. The year-end charts, now available on the App Store’s Today tab, are localized for over 30 countries, so users can see the most popular downloads in their region. In the US,…
Apple’s App Store has rolled out a new feature that lets users search for apps using natural language. This update, which came with the iOS 18.1 update in October, is now visible for the first time for some iPhone users, including me. The new feature allows users to search in a more conversational way. For…
Apple has unveiled the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, celebrating the best apps and games across its platforms. These winners were chosen for their exceptional design, innovation, and impact on users. Highlights of the Winners Best Apps: Best Games: Cultural Impact Winners Apple also honored six apps that made significant cultural contributions, including…
Apple has unveiled the 2024 App Store Awards finalists, celebrating outstanding apps and games that showcase top-notch design, innovation, and user experience. This year features 45 finalists across 12 categories, including a new category for Apple Vision Pro, spotlighting advancements in spatial computing. Highlights of the Finalists iPhone App of the Year iPhone Game of…
