TikTok goes dark for US users as ban takes effect [Video]

(Gray News) – Just ahead of a Sunday deadline, TikTok began informing users in the United States that the popular platform was no longer available.

The message read as follows:

“A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now,” it read. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”

The Associated Press reported the app had been removed from Apple and Google’s app stores by 10:50 p.m. ET.

Apple said on its website that TikTok and other apps developed by ByteDance Ltd., which owns the social media platform, were no longer available.

“Apple is obligated to follow the laws in the jurisdictions where it operates,” the statement read.

The company also said the apps can no longer be redownloaded if deleted or restored on a new …