The Biggest News Stories Of 2025

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Updated Feb. 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

TikTok made its way back onto Apple and Google’s U.S. app stores on Thursday after former President Donald Trump paused its ban. The decision delayed the ban until April 5, and companies won’t face penalties for keeping the app available.

Trump, who had initially pushed for TikTok’s removal, ensured its revival ahead of his inauguration. His executive order last month granted a 75-day delay on the ban, giving TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, some breathing room to keep operating in the U.S.—at least for now.

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Despite the major development, TikTok hasn’t made any official comment yet.

Meanwhile, companies that run mobile app stores, like Apple and Google, won’t face any fines or penalties for continuing to host TikTok. That means users can browse, download, and update the app without any issues—at least until the April deadline rolls around.

However, even with all the legal drama, TikTok remains wildly popular. In 2024 alone, it was the second most downloaded app in the U.S., racking up over 52 million downloads, according to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

Of those downloads, 52% came from Apple’s App Store, while 48% were through Google Play.

So, what’s next for TikTok in the U.S.? That’s still up in the air. But for now, fans can get back to scrolling, creating, and sharing—at least for a little while longer.

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