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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

TikTok's Family Pairing feature let parents have control on kids' profile

In addition, TikTok will disable Direct Messages feature for users under the age of 16. This update goes live on April 30

Covid-19 impact: UP Police probing 346 cases of fake news on social media

Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok etc are under the scanner

How ShareChat is helping local brands with language-focused advertising

As regional language media consumption soars during the lockdown, social media app ShareChat goes full throttle with brand integrations

Coronavirus outbreak: Azim Premji Foundation, Wipro commit Rs 1,125 crore

TikTok also contributes 400,000 hazmat suits and 200,000 masks

Covid-19: TikTok donates Rs 100 cr in safety gear to Indian medical staff

Will give away 400,000 hazmat medical protective suits and 2,00,000 masks

Broadcasters have an opportunity to do a TikTok on TV: BARC CEO Sunil Lulla

The average daily reach of TV rose from 560 million Indians pre-COVID-19 (January 11-31) to 592 million post-COVID-19 (March 14-20)

US senators seek to ban federal employees from using TikTok on their phones

The app has been rapidly growing in popularity among US teenagers and allows users to create short videos.

HC lifts suspension of TikTok 'influencers' for alleged hate-mongering

The high court, in its order, held that the cyber cell did not have the power to direct TikTok to block the influencers' accounts under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Tiktok seeks dismissal of PIL demanding ban on app in Bombay High Court

The petition was filed in November 2019 by city-based woman Heena Darvesh, claiming that the TikTok app has resulted in several criminal offences and deaths.

TikTok parent ByteDance woos India's Gen Z with Resso

Resso, which calls itself the world's first social music streaming app, is also looking at expanding its service to Indonesia