App Store
The App Store is a significant part of the movie landscape as it's where we find apps for streaming films and shows and the tools we need to create video. With changes and shifts happening in the app market this is an important topic for any movie lover and creators. From video-editing to ways to consume film we will keep a track of latest app-related movie news for you. You can stay informed about mobile apps which directly affect how films are made and consumed. Discover apps that shape your movie experience.
| App Store Latest updates: | |
|---|---|
| Instagram's 'Edits' App | Instagram launched 'Edits' a new mobile video editing application to compete with apps like CapCut. It has tools for higher quality camera usage and can share drafts with others. |
| Meta's Strategy | Meta is actively trying to position Instagram to be an option for former TikTok users, taking advantage of uncertainty around TikTok’s availability. They've included features similar to TikTok |
| TikTok Ban Reversal | A recent ban of TikTok in the U.S. was reversed after an executive order by President-elect Donald Trump and is accessible to existing users. Though it is still not available for download. |
| App Store Removal of TikTok | Apple and Google's App Stores have removed TikTok due to a U.S. law that enforces companies to stop providing support for ByteDance owned applications including the removal from app stores. |
| Used Phone Market | There has been a surge in used phones with TikTok preinstalled for sale on platforms like eBay, with sellers trying to profit from the lack of app store availability. The prices for such phones are inflated. |
| Trump's Executive Order | President Trump signed an executive order delaying TikTok's ban enforcement for 75 days and seeking a deal for US company's ownership of the platform. Still there is a debate on the legality of this decision and implementation of this order. |
| Legislative Uncertainty | Despite a temporary order, it remains unclear how TikTok will continue to exist in the US, a new law to overturn the previous ban or sale to US entity are most likely solutions |
| Service Provider Concerns | Companies like Oracle and Apple who have been key service provider to TikTok had concerns about enforcing the ban which is what has made temporary restoration possible. |
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