Apple confirms compliance with legal requirements in removing TikTok from App Store

Apple is required to comply with the laws of the regions in which it conducts business. As per the provisions of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, applications created by ByteDance Ltd. and its affiliated companies — such as TikTok, CapCut, Lemon8, and others — will cease to be accessible for downloading or updating on the App Store for individuals in the United States beginning on January 19, 2025.