US companies Apple and Google have restored ByteDance Ltd.’s popular social media app, TikTok, after receiving assurances from US Attorney General Pam Bondi that a potential ban would not be enforced immediately. The two tech giants had removed the app from their stores in January to comply with a 2024 law requiring foreign-owned apps to ensure data privacy and security. In a surprise move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20th, delaying a possible ban by 75 days. This decision has allowed Apple and Google to reinstate TikTok, paving the way for its continued presence in US app stores.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-14/apple-to-restore-tiktok-to-us-app-store-following-justice-department-letter