Sorry Facebook… but TikTok has now overtaken as the world’s most downloaded app
The Chinese video-sharing platform is the only app not owned by Facebook to make the global top five of downloads for 2020
Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant accounted for the rest of the top five, with Facebook as well as WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger on the list
In china, TikTok’s owner ByteDance holds the top spot with the Chinese language video app Douyin.
Last week, it emerged that TikTok is trialling a new disappearing clips feature similar to functions on Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram.
TikTok Stories will allow users to see content posted by accounts they follow for 24 hours before they are deleted.
Facebook-owned apps have held the top spot since the survey started in 2018.
An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.
On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?
Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending
Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.
As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.
Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.
Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured
While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.
Several investors are hoping to benefit from a new federal law that requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform or face a ban.
This comes after ByteDance and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to block the law from going into effect.
Meanwhile, eight TikTok creators filed their own challenge, arguing the law violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.
But as the saga continues many media outlets are defending the platform.
David Zhang from China Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #TikTok #TikTokban #socialmedia #China