alt Hacker NewsSorry, I don't understand this. They complied with legal requirements a couple of hours before obligated to do so.
Is my understanding of that situation wrong?
Sorry, I don't understand this. They complied with legal requirements a couple of hours before obligated to do so.
Is my understanding of that situation wrong?
TikTok was not required to restrict access to the app from devices in the US. Rather US companies (web hosting and app stores) were required to cease support. This means app stores like Google and Apple had to prevent downloads and installs (Apple still is). But the blanket shutdown of anyone with GPS coordinates within the US was not required. People were even still allowed to side-load the app where possible like in Android. So, the early and overly restrictive limitations from TikTok was for show and messaging to manipulate public opinion.
Edit Reference:
> If not sold within a year, the law would make it illegal for web-hosting services to support TikTok, and it would force Google and Apple to remove TikTok from app stores — rendering the app unusable with time.
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/24/1246663779/biden-ban-tiktok-u...