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Apple catches TikTok reading user clipboards; won't do now, says Chinese app

Chinese short-video making app TikTok has announced it will no longer automatically access user clipboards on Apple iPhones after iOS 14 in Beta exposed the app's constant reading of user clipboards

Instagram's Reels short video service expands to more countries: Know more

Instagram Reels was first launched in Brazil last year as a pilot

TikTok, Helo, SHAREit losing mojo in India after border clash with China

The bloody clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh last week has sparked a popular demand for the shunning of Chinese products, ranging from apps to mobile phones.

'Boycott Chinese apps' campaign heats up, may have little economic impact

Apart from the boycott campaign, Indian intelligence agencies have red-flagged usage of over 50 China-linked apps as being a threat to national security.

After Google, Apple removes TikTok clone app Zynn from App Store

Google Play Store earlier removed another TikTok rival app Mitron.

World Coronavirus Dispatch: EU slams China over fake Covid-19 info

Cases in US cross two million as infections rise in at least 20 states, Amazon, Ebay ordered to stop shipping unproven Covid products

Amid anti-China sentiments, police use TikTok to spread Covid-19 awareness

Besides Covid-related information, the Bengaluru police has used TikTok to highlight issues related to women's safety and online frauds.

Teen activism overtakes dance moves as #blacklivesmatter trends on TikTok

The hashtag #blacklivesmatter has shot up TikTok's trending list with 3 billion views as of Tuesday morning

'Remove China Apps' crosses 50 lakh downloads amid anti-China sentiments

This comes at a time when anti-China sentiments are simmering in the country amid rising tension on the Indo-China border and the disruption in lives on account of the Covid-19 pandemic

World coronavirus dispatch: Young adults, viral TikToks & uncertain future

From KKR's spending spree amid pandemic, to the inside story of why EY quit audit role at a ventilator maker paid in millions by UK govt - read these and more in today's world dispatch

Mitron app crosses 5mn downloads despite ambiguity around privacy, security

Growing criticism for TikTok over violent content on the platform paves way for the Mitron app to shot into spotlight as an Indian alternative to the Chinese app

TikTok's rating improves amid growing criticism over 'violent content'

While the TikTok rating has improved, the app continues to face criticism for the content that appears on its platform

Facebook launches 'Collab' music-making app to take on TikTok: Details here

Named Collab, the app is currently available for iOS devices and requires invite to download

TikTok owner's valuation exceeds $100 billion in private markets: Report

Stock in world's most valuable start-up has changed hands recently at a price that suggests its value has risen more than 33 per cent from about $75 billion during a major round of funding 2 years ago

TikTok ban: Short-video app's popularity dips amid growing call for ban

TikTok's app rating on Google Play Store reduced to 1.3 stars on May 20 from more than 4.5 stars only a few days earlier

Disney's streaming chief Kevin Mayer appointed as TikTok CEO from June 1

Mayer led the successful launch of the Disney+ streaming service in November but in February was passed over as Disney's new chief executive

TikTok hits 2 bn downloads; becomes most installed app amid Covid-19 crisis

In India, the short video making app leads the chart with more than 600 million downloads or about 30.3 per cent of all unique installs

Lizol, Dettol, Lifebuoy add gloss and sparkle with celebs, TikTok stars

Celebrity couples to TikTok stars, disinfectants and cleaning agents are turning every famous face on the block to add gloss and sparkle to their brands

70% plunge in viral forwarded messages globally: WhatsApp to govt

Earlier this month, WhatsApp limited the number of times a frequently forwarded message can be sent further to only one chat at a time

Zoom's sudden popularity sets off scramble in rivals

Facebook, Google and other behemoths are training their sights on Silicon Valley's company of the moment