Mobile App Market Shows Mixed Signals: Downloads Drop While Revenue Soars to $127B
Global app downloads declined 2.3% in 2024, yet consumer spending reached $127 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year. Apple's App Store dominated revenue growth with $91.6B, while subscription-based apps emerged as key revenue drivers despite representing only 5% of total apps.
Trump Meets TikTok CEO as Company Battles Supreme Court Over Potential US Ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago while fighting a looming January 19 deadline that could ban the app in the US. The company has filed an emergency Supreme Court petition, arguing the ban would devastate free speech and cost creators millions.
TikTok and WhatsApp Rise as Teens Desert Traditional Social Media Giants
A new Pew Research survey reveals dramatic shifts in teen social media preferences, with TikTok and WhatsApp gaining popularity while X and Facebook see major declines. The study shows YouTube maintaining dominance despite slight decreases, while nearly half of teens report being online 'almost constantly'.
TikTok Files Emergency Request to Block Potential US Ban as 2025 Deadline Looms
TikTok and ByteDance are seeking to pause legislation requiring the sale of the app by January 2025 or face a US shutdown. The company warns of devastating impacts on its 170 million US users while planning a Supreme Court appeal.
TikTok Faces Forced US Sale After Appeals Court Upholds Divestiture Law
A federal appeals court has upheld legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations by January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. The ruling impacts 170 million American users and sets up a Supreme Court challenge over national security concerns and First Amendment rights.
TikTok Ban Upheld: Federal Court Ruling Threatens App's Future in US
A federal appeals court has unanimously upheld legislation that could force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell or face a US ban by January 19. The ruling affects over 170 million American users and raises critical questions about national security versus digital rights.
TikTok's US Future Hangs in Balance as Federal Court Decision Looms
A pivotal federal appeals court ruling this week could determine TikTok's fate in America, as ByteDance faces a 2025 deadline to sell or face a ban. The case has drawn unexpected support from Trump while Biden's stance remains unclear, with declining public support for an outright ban.
TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Teens in Major Mental Health Initiative
TikTok announces global restrictions on beauty-altering filters for users under 18, addressing concerns about mental health and self-image among youth. The platform will block filters that modify facial features while enhancing age verification systems and transparency around digital alterations.
Brazil Takes Legal Action Against Meta and TikTok: $525 Million Lawsuit Over Child Protection
Brazil sues Meta and TikTok for $525 million, alleging failure to protect minors on their platforms. The lawsuit demands improved safeguards and algorithm changes to ensure a safer online environment for young users.
ByteDance Fires Intern for Sabotaging AI Model Training
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, terminated an intern for maliciously interfering with AI model training. The company refuted rumors of extensive damage, emphasizing the incident's limited impact on commercial projects and large AI models.