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Apple Blocks ByteDance Apps in US

5 articles • Started 8 months ago • Last updated 8 months ago

Apple blocked US users from downloading and updating apps owned by ByteDance, the Chinese technology company, beginning March 5, 2026. The geoblocking restriction prevented American iPhone and iPad users from accessing ByteDance's suite of Chinese applications through the App Store. The move affected multiple ByteDance-owned services available in the US market. Apple did not publicly comment on the reason for the restriction during the two-day period covered.

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