US downloads of TikTok and WeChat soared after the Commerce Department announced plans to restrict access to both apps starting Sunday
New York People in the United States rushed to download TikTok and WeChat after the Commerce Department announced plans to restrict access to both apps starting Sunday.
The Trump administration's executive orders against the two Chinese-owned apps are set to take effect Sunday. National security concerns have long fueled policymakers' reservations about both apps.TikTok downloads rose 12% to 247,000 in the US on Friday, compared to Thursday, according to preliminary estimates from Sensor Tower, which tracks mobile apps. WeChat reached 10,000 installs on Friday, up 150% from the previous day.
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