In the middle the shutdown of TikTokin a rare move, Apple published a statement and a supporting document lists all affected apps that are not accessible in the US The iPhone maker usually does not publish information when it blocks apps.
Notably, other ByteDance apps, including CapCut, Lemon8 — already has grown stronger in recent months — and Marvel Snap, are also part of the blocked apps. Here's the full list of apps Apple has removed:
- TikTok
- TikTok Studio
- TikTok Shop Seller Center
- CapCut
- lemon8
- Hypic
- Lark – Teamwork
- Lark – Rooms Display
- Controller of Lark Rooms
- Gauth: AI Study Companion
- MARVEL SNAP
In the support document, Apple noted that the company is complying with the law by blocking all these apps.
“Apple is obligated to follow the laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. Pursuant to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, apps developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its subsidiaries — including TikTok, CapCut, Lemon8, and others — will no longer be available for download or update on the App Store for users in the United States starting January 19, 2025,” said company.
The document also highlights that people visiting the US and the App Store is set to a non-US region will not be able to update the app or purchase in-app items for these apps.
TikTok and other ByteDace apps were banned as a result of a bill passed last year the company will be forced to sell the short video app or face a ban. last week, the Supreme Court upheld that lawresulting in Apple and Google blocking the app as late as January 19.
