TikTok might let you upload videos of up to 60 minutes in length in a future update. The social media platform confirmed that it's testing long-form video format with a small group of creators.
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Tiktok said it will start labeling AI-generated content (AIGC) coming from other platforms. It has added support for Content Credentials, which is now rolling out on images and videos on the platform.
As expected, TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, stating that its recently passed law that could lead to a ban of the social networking app is “unconstitutional.”
UMG and TikTok have resolved their months-long licensing dispute by signing a new agreement. The agreement includes improved royalty payments for artists and restrictions on AI-generated music.
President Joe Biden has now signed the TikTok bill into law. That means the social network's Chinese owners at ByteDance have 270 days to sell it, or the TikTok app could be banned from US app stores.
The US Senate has voted for a bill package that includes a bill that could lead to the banning of TikTok from US app stores. President Joe Biden will sign the bill into law on Wednesday.
The European Union has opened up a second investigation into TikTok, primarily targeted at the low power, data saving TikTok Lite, as the EU suspects that the app breaks the Digital Services Act.
The US House of Representatives voted to pass another bill that could ban the use of TikTok in the country. The bill heads to the US Senate who could vote on it sometime next week.
TikTok seems to be working on a voice cloning feature for its app, according to a new report. Some code strings and the initial user interface were discovered in the latest version of TikTok.
The latest photo-sharing social media app from TikTok, TikTok Notes, is currently rolling out to Android and iOS in select regions and users can use their TikTok accounts to sign up for Notes.
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby stated in a new interview that it wants the US Senate to "move swiftly" to vote for a bill that could ban TikTok in the US.
Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed he is getting partners together to try to buy TikTok. However, many analysts believe that the Chinese government won't allow such a deal.
The full House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that orders ByteDance to sell off its interest in TikTok or it will be banned from US app stores. The bill now heads to the US Senate.
TikTok might be working on a dedicated photo-sharing app. An APK teardown of the TikTok app reveals numerous mentions of an app called TikTok Photos and hints at an upcoming launch.
A new report claims that Bobby Kotick, a former Activision Blizzard CEO, is trying to find partners to buy TikTok. Thanks to new legislation by Congress, the social network faces a ban in the US.
President Joe Biden told reporters today he will sign a bill, if it passes Congress, that will give ByteDance 165 days to sell TikTok, or else the social networking service will be banned in the US.
The US House of Representatives House Energy and Commerce Committee voted for a bill that, if passed, will give ByteDance 165 days to sell TikTok or it will be banned in the United States.
The European Union's regulatory body, the European Commission, has launched a formal probe to investigate if the TikTok social network has violated the EU's Digital Service Act in several ways.
TikTok has launched a native app for Apple's Vision Pro. The redesigned experience optimizes TikTok videos to fill the entire field of view and places navigation elements for an immersive view.
TikTok is developing in-app local language Election Centers for 27 countries in the EU. This is among the other efforts it is making to tackle fake news and misinformation about the EU elections.
The official 2024 reelection campaign for US President Joe Biden has launched a TikTok account, even though the US government has banned the use of the app on government-owned devices.
ByteDance's CEO has admitted that the company fell behind when it comes to generative AI. Liang Rubo said that the company has been growing recently and that this made it more bureaucratic.
Universal Music Group shared concerns about TikTok and warned it of removing its songs from its music catalog following their contract expiring. Today, TikTok has responded to their open letter.
Iowa's Attorney General is taking legal action against TikTok for having an incorrect age rating on stores such as Google Play Store which exposes young audiences to inappropriate content.
Recently some Western companies including Google were relieved of some fines imposed by Russians. Out of these, Telegram commented that it was unaware of the reasons why the charges were dropped.
TikTok has received an update that improves the experience on tablet and foldable devices. The app now supports landscape and portrait orientations and the video is clearer on larger screens.
TikTok has become the first non-gaming app to generate $10 billion in consumer spending. The social media app crunched almost $4 billion in 2023, with a growth of 61% from where it started this year.
U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy issued a preliminary injunction today to block the state of Montana from enforcing its law that would have banned access to TikTok in that state on January. 1, 2024.
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has confirmed it will "restructure our gaming business" and could lay off hundreds of its workers in that division as a result of those changes.
Governments across the world have imposed bans of varying degrees on TikTok, however, Nepal has gone further to ban the app across the entire country in a decision made in a cabinet meeting today.
Under the Digital Services Act, the European Commission is strengthening controls on online platforms to ensure the safety of users, especially, children regarding content shared online.
TikTok's Creator Fund, an original monetisation scheme on TikTok where it would promise to pay out $1 billion over three years to creators, is shutting down on December 16th according to reports.
Canada banned WeChat and Kaspersky on government devices due to security and privacy concerns. Citing the apps' extensive data collection, Canada enacted the bans to protect the government.
For Walt Disney's 100th anniversary, it has paired up with TikTok and joined Pulse Premiere to bag a designated space on the platform to create an engaging experience for its customers.
TikTok is reportedly testing a new ad-free subscription plan that might cost folks in the US $4.99. There's no official confirmation from TikTok and the plan is likely being tested with limited users.
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has today published its final decision on its inquiry into TikTok on how it handles the data of young users and has issued a fine of €345 million ($368m).
The US government proposed a contract with ByteDance last year that gave the government unprecedented powers over the app and the content in exchange for the app to continue in the country.
New York City government employees must remove TikTok from their city-owned devices within 30 days after a review from its NYC Cyber Command claimed the app "posed a security threat."
In this guide, we look at a few in-built features in TikTok to help you limit your screen time. There are three features we look at here including daily limits, break intervals, and sleep reminders.
Peacock is promoting Killing It amidst the Hollywood strike by offering Season 2 Episode 1 in 5 parts on TikTok. The comedy series premiered in July and is about a snail infestation.