May 8, 2024 Tiktok Troubles TikTok files appeal over "unconstitutional" US divest-or-ban law TikTok claims it cannot separate from ByteDance and any concerns could be addressed less restrictively
April 27, 2024 Podcast | Episode 09 Supercell's Squad Busters goes global, Embracer Group splits, and Apple's Vision Pro flops | Week in Mobile Games podcast The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 09…
April 25, 2024 Tiktok Ban ByteDance on the clock as Biden signs TikTok ban bill into law TikTok CEO Shou Chew says it is “A ban on TikTok and a ban on you and your voice”
April 22, 2024 Tiktok Ban US faces prospect of TikTok ban as House of Representatives passes bill State due to vote on bill
March 17, 2024 Podcast | Episode 03 Inside Supercell's new development structure and TikTok's potential US ban | Week in Mobile Games podcast The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 03…
January 19, 2024 Q&a Speaker Spotlight: TikTok's Noam Zada on underestimating the transformative power of cultural resonance "Overlooking the integration of gaming into the cultural conversation can hinder a game's potential reach"
December 8, 2023 Dance The Blues Crunch time for ByteDance's gaming ambitions Big tech pulls back from gaming again
November 23, 2023 Increasing Conversions Adjust and TikTok boast 220% iOS app conversion leap with SKAdNetwork 4 Adjust and TikTok have recorded conversion volumes across 37 apps in the UK, US and Japan
July 17, 2023 Tiktok Gaming Gaming-related videos on TikTok received over three trillion views in 2022 A new report examines the app’s thriving community of gamers
June 24, 2023 Event Highlights Global trends, influencers and esports: insights from GameExpo Summit Our first live event in Dubai delivered essential facts, figures and opinions about the worldwide game development scene (part I)
June 15, 2023 Milestones TikTok becomes first app to surpass $1 billion consumer spend in single quarter The milestone puts it above competitors such as Tencent's Honor of Kings.
April 26, 2023 Social Mobile ByteDance pushes Lemon8 in the USA, swerving prospective TikTok ban The company has been the subject of privacy concerns worldwide
April 5, 2023 Tiktok TikTok fined £12.7 million for mishandling of children’s data The social media giant has fallen foul of the UK’s data protection laws
April 4, 2023 Tiktok Trouble Australia is the latest country to ban TikTok on government phones The app has been subject to security concerns throughout the world
March 16, 2023 Tiktok Trouble TikTok banned on government phones in the UK The social media app has faced criticism regarding security concerns
February 27, 2023 Tiktok In Trouble TikTok faces fresh regulatory challenges in the EU and Canada The European Commission has banned employees from using TikTok, while Canada has launched an investigation into the platform
February 22, 2023 Social Media TikTok leans further into games with UK test of in-app minigames A number of games have begun to pop up on the TikTok app
December 29, 2022 2022 Highlights 2022 In Review – June’s Best Bits As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. Here's June
December 14, 2022 Tackling Tiktok 15 state attorneys general demand Apple and Google change TikTok’s age rating Mobile's two biggest players requested to address concerns around the content on the platform before the end of 2022
October 31, 2022 Tiktok TikTok shows game companies that “TikTok makes them play it” in new virtual event Bytedance announce “TikTok made me play it”, an event to push the social media app's use in game promotions
September 6, 2022 Mobile Advertising Apple Search Ads sees a 5% year-on-year increase in share-of-wallet The recent adoption of Apple’s ATT policies badly affected Apple and Facebook, while Google remained unaffected
August 26, 2021 Livestreams TikTok launches #GameTogether - its first livestream games show in the UK TikTok is gunning for Twitch
January 7, 2021 Proving Popular TikTok picks up the most non-gaming downloads in December 2020 It had nearly 56 million installs
January 6, 2021 Tick Tock TikTok reigns supreme as the top-grossing app for December 2020 Followed by YouTube at No.2
December 8, 2020 Tick Tock Second US Judge protects TikTok from Trump administration The decision can be appealed on December 14th
December 3, 2020 Tick Tock US government to appeal to ban TikTok will take place on December 14th It will be able to offer verbal evidence
November 26, 2020 Tick Tock TikTok recieves seven-day extension to sell its US operations The company has until December 4th
October 19, 2020 Back Again TikTok restored in Pakistan following ban "TikTok has assured moderating content in accordance with societal norms and the laws of Pakistan"
October 15, 2020 Trump Card US court speeds up government appeal to ban TikTok TikTok restrictions could be placed on November 12th
October 9, 2020 Blocked Pakistan blocks TikTok due to "immoral" and "indecent" clips "We are hopeful to reach a conclusion that helps us serve the country's vibrant and creative online community"
October 9, 2020 Back And Forth The US government is contending TikTok's temporary protection The app should have been banned last month
September 28, 2020 Temporary Protection Judge grants TikTok temporay protection against Trump's ban "We're pleased that the court agreed with our legal arguments and issued an injunction preventing the implementation of the TikTok app ban"
September 22, 2020 No Deal Report: China is not likely to approve the US TikTok deal "There's no way the Chinese government will accept your demand"
September 21, 2020 Money Money Money ByteDance wants to value TikTok at $60 billion in its US deal Oracle and Walmart would acquire 12.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent respecitvely
August 28, 2020 Solving Problems Walmart partners with Microsoft for TikTok bid as ByteDance insists the company prepare US contingency plans "We are confident that we will reach a resolution that ensures TikTok is here for the long run"
August 27, 2020 Farewell TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer steps down amidst ongoing tensions with the US government Will be replaced by Vanessa Pappas
August 24, 2020 See You In Court TikTok is taking Trump and his executive order to court The US president wants the app banned
August 21, 2020 Love Not Hate TikTok is working to fight hate speech on its platform in the US Amidst its ongoing struggle against president Trump
August 19, 2020 Hat In The Ring Report: Oracle is looking at acquiring TikTok The app will be banned without a deal
August 17, 2020 Trump Card Trump is demanding that TikTok divest its US operations within 90 days "There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that ByteDance might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States"
August 11, 2020 Put 'em Up ByteDance is looking to fight back against Trump and the US ban of TikTok "Will try every possible way to fight back"
August 10, 2020 Money Money Money Microsoft's worth jumps up by $77 billion after announcing plans to buy TikTok in the US It is valued at $1.6 trillion
August 10, 2020 Being Prepared TikTok is returning money to advertisers ahead of its possible US ban It will honour ad campaigns it can still complete
August 7, 2020 Banned President Trump signs executive orders to ban business with TikTok and WeChat Will come into effect in 45 days
August 4, 2020 Tick Tock Update: Trump insists the US government should have a slice of Microsoft's TikTok deal President Trump has given the company 45 days to secure a deal
July 14, 2020 Not Really Banned Amazon blocks and unblocks TikTok on employee devices The reason for the ban is unknown
July 8, 2020 Time Up? The US is investigating TikTok for breaching children's privacy agreement App could be banned
July 7, 2020 So Long Hong Kong TikTok is leaving the Hong Kong market "In light of recent events we've decided to stop operations of the TikTok app in Hong Kong"
May 28, 2019 Bytedance Mobile TikTok parent company ByteDance reportedly working on a smartphone Sources close to the project have confirmed the plans