Where are Marvel Snap, CapCut, and Lemon8 on the return of TikTok?

ByteDance-Owned Apps Still Blocked in the US

TikTok has returned — at least partially — in the US following a nationwide ban, but other popular ByteDance-owned apps, such as Marvel Snap, CapCut, and Lemon8, are still blocked. None of these apps are currently available for download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Marvel Snap’s Unexpected Ban

While many users anticipated CapCut and Lemon8 to be affected by the TikTok ban, Marvel Snap’s ban came as a surprise, even to its own developer. Second Dinner, the game studio behind Marvel Snap, expressed their shock at the ban, stating that it was unplanned and reassuring users that the game is here to stay.

App Message Similar to TikTok

Users attempting to access Marvel Snap, CapCut, and Lemon8 will encounter a message akin to the one displayed by TikTok during its ban period. The message informs users of the current legal restrictions preventing the use of these apps and assures them that efforts are underway to restore services.

Google and Apple Notices

Both Google and Apple have issued notices to users searching for ByteDance-owned apps. The Play Store indicates that downloads are paused due to US legal requirements, while the App Store specifies that TikTok and other ByteDance apps are not available in the user’s region.

Future Uncertainty

The timeline for when Marvel Snap, CapCut, and Lemon8 will be operational again remains unclear, as does their availability on mobile app stores in the future.

FAQs

Q: Why were Marvel Snap, CapCut, and Lemon8 banned in the US?

A: The ban on these apps is part of the broader restrictions imposed on ByteDance-owned platforms due to national security concerns.

Q: Will Marvel Snap, CapCut, and Lemon8 be available in the US again?

A: The developers are working to restore these apps’ services in the US, but a definitive timeline for their return is uncertain.

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