TikTok has been restored in the United States, but users cannot download or update the app from Apple's App Store or Google Play Store. This situation could lead to significant "app rot" as users miss critical updates and bug fixes.

Key developments:

• ByteDance restored TikTok service on Sunday night
• Users who deleted the app cannot reinstall it
• Google Play now promotes Instagram in TikTok's former position
• Multiple ByteDance apps have been removed, including Lemon8 and CapCut

President Trump signed an executive order delaying the TikTok ban enforcement by 75 days. However, Apple and Google maintain the app ban due to potential fines of $5,000 per user under the law President Biden signed, which has a five-year statute of limitations.

Affected ByteDance apps include:

• TikTok and TikTok Studio
• TikTok Shop Seller Center
• CapCut
• Lemon8
• Hypic
• Lark suite of apps
• Gauth: AI Study Companion
• Marvel Snap

Senator Tom Cotton, chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, warned that companies facilitating TikTok access could face "hundreds of billions of dollars of ruinous liability."

While existing users can still access TikTok, the lack of updates will eventually lead to degraded performance, security vulnerabilities, and loss of new features. This "app rot" could significantly impact the user experience over time.

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