Daily Tech Headlines TikTok Ban in US Commences, Followed Quickly by TikTok Reemergence - DTH
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Jan 20, 2025 The recent ban on TikTok in the U.S. led to a surprising wave of creativity as Meta, X, and Bluesky quickly rolled out TikTok-like features. Meanwhile, Apple is making significant changes to its Mail app for MacOS and iPadOS. Not to be outdone, Oppo is showcasing its incredibly thin Find N5 foldable device. This whirlwind of tech innovation highlights the fierce competition in the industry while TikTok continues its saga of comebacks.
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TikTok's Uncertain Future
- TikTok briefly faced a ban in the US, but has returned online.
- Its future is still uncertain due to ongoing legal challenges and distribution issues.
New TikTok Competitors Emerge
- Meta launched "Edits," a TikTok-style video editing app, and extended Instagram Reels to 3 minutes.
- X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky also added dedicated vertical video feeds.
Apple Mail App Update
- Apple's updated Mail app with AI sorting will arrive in macOS 15.4 and iPadOS 18.4.
- The update is expected around April and brings features like categorized emails.