With President-elect Donald Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple that are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two days.

Tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta are seeking the support of the incoming President Donald Trump to counter the European Union’s strict regulatory policies. The tech giants intend to use the incoming administration’s influence to challenge the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books and Podcasts.Following a coordinated investigation at European level, we are calling on Apple to stop geo-blocking practices that unlawfully discriminate against European consumers based on their place of residence ↓— European Commission (@EU_Commission) November 12, 2024

TikTok creators are posting videos promoting ways to get around a looming shutdown of the app in the US, which could spell trouble for Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and other American tech companies required by law to enforce the ban or risk potentially billions in fines.

Android is changing as Google narrows the gap to iPhone. For many longtime Android users, these changes will land badly as their phones lock down for the first time. But for the vast majority it will help them keep safe. As far as Google might be going on this catch-up mission, Samsung is about go much further.

According to a document seen by TechCrunch, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order to Google and Apple, asking the companies to remove multiple VPN apps from the Play Store and App Store, respectively. The government's request to Google was sent on October 29, and was recently spotted by the publication on the Lumen database.

A judge in Brazil believes that Apple and Google distributing an app called FaceApp in their respective app stores is enough to charge them for the app's blatant disregard for user privacy.

NFL divisional playoff round gets underway tomorrow! What is the current NFL playoff schedule? Start times, channel and how to stream this weekend.

NFL divisional playoffs start today! What time does Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans game start today? TV schedule, start times and where to watch.

After a spectacular showcase comes the challenge of getting consumers to embrace ambitious new features that may be slow or buggy.

Several apps like Lemon8, RedNote, Fanbase and Twitch are getting attention as the date of a potential TikTok ban draws closer.

Erie Avenue is closed following a crash in Hyde Park Saturday evening. According to dispatch, the road is closed at Paxton Avenue. Serious injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. It is unclear what caused the crash.