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PHC lifts ban on TikTok, directs PTA to ensure removal of objectionable content
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday lifted the ban on popular social media platform TikTok directing the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take more…
PTA blocks 500,000 ‘objectionable’ TikTok videos
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has blocked access to around 500,000 objectionable videos on the popular video-sharing application TikTok in the country, a single-member Peshawar High…
TikTok is banning a number of accounts in Myanmar in order to stop the spread of violent videos
TikTok is taking strict actions against accounts that spread violent or immoral video content. The service has ‘aggressively banned’ numerous accounts and devices in Myanmar…
TikTok considers adding a group chat feature this year
The ever-popular video-sharing platform TikTok may launch a group messaging feature this year, as per details from sources, thereby putting the Chinese-owned app in more…
TikTok to force personalized ads on its users soon
You might enjoy watching and sharing the content shared by your favorite TikTok celebrities, but are you ready to be bombarded with ads from the…
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority bans TikTok in Pakistan
According to a spokesperson of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, all service providers have been directed to block the application TikTok in Pakistan. In short, PTA…
TikTok adds new comment controls to prevent bullying
TikTok is introducing new features to further reduce bullying and harassment on the platform. These features primarily include new comment controls and in-app prompts to…
TikTok gets banned weeks after the tech-sector warns of “Ban-Astan”
TikTok, a major mobile app popular amongst the teens, used to create short clips of up to 1-minute, has been banned for the second time…
TikTok is introducing a Q&A feature for creators to answer their fans’ questions
TikTok has officially launched a new feature that allows creators to answer questions from their fans. This feature is applicable on pre-recorded and live videos…
Soldiers in Myanmar are using TikTok to threaten protestors
Armed Myanmar soldiers and police are using TikTok to deliver death threats to protesters against last month’s coup, researchers said, prompting the Chinese video-sharing app…
Facebook launches its own version of TikTok for rap artists
Facebook has just launched a TikTok-like app for budding rap artists to create and share their music. As reported by TechCrunch, the new app has…
TikTok strikes deal with UFC to livestream content
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans on TikTok will now be able to access matches and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, all thanks to a new multi-year agreement…
TikTok warns users about videos spreading fake news, misinformation
TikTok appears to be taking the spread of fake news and online misinformation campaigns seriously as it has now added new warning labels to videos…
