Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 09/18 – WeChat Officially Banned On Sunday. TikTok Only Kinda Banned.
Sep 18, 2020
The Commerce Department is taking a bold step by banning WeChat and putting TikTok's future in jeopardy. PayTM faces a ban in India over gambling policy violations, causing a stir during the IPL season. Facebook is tightening regulations on health-related private groups to combat misinformation. Meanwhile, Apple gears up to enhance its devices with Shazam technology for music recognition. And don’t miss the reflection on significant moments in tech history, featuring an unheard tape of Steve Jobs!
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WeChat and TikTok Ban
- The Commerce Department will ban U.S. downloads and business transactions with TikTok and WeChat on Sunday.
- The ban on TikTok is complicated and may not be fully enforced until November 12th.
Impact of Ban on WeChat and TikTok
- WeChat, popular with Chinese Americans, will be crippled by the ban on Sunday.
- TikTok, popular with Americans including some Trump voters, will be okay through election day.
Paytm Ban
- Google pulled India's Paytm app from the Play Store for repeatedly violating gambling policies.
- Paytm's fantasy sports service was also banned, coinciding with the Indian Premier League cricket tournament.