CapCut hit by US ban – in unrelated news, Instagram reveals video-editing app
CapCut has been banned in the US, impacting other Bytedance apps. Meta's Edits app, launching March 13, 2025, offers smartphone video editing. TikTok's availability remains limited in US app stores.
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CapCut, a video editing app from Bytedance, has been banned in the US, following a similar fate as TikTok. This ban has also affected other Bytedance apps, including Marvel Snap and Lemon8. In response to this situation, Meta has announced a new video editing app called Edits, which is similar to CapCut but is designed specifically for smartphones. Edits will allow users to edit videos, draft ideas, and access trend information, although it is currently available for preorder and will launch on March 13, 2025. While TikTok is gradually making a comeback, it remains unavailable for download in US app stores. The future of other banned apps like Marvel Snap and Lemon8 is uncertain, with hopes for their return tied to the resolution of the TikTok ban. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Bytedance's applications in the US market.
- CapCut has been banned in the US, affecting its availability.
- Meta's new app, Edits, is a smartphone-focused video editing tool similar to CapCut.
- TikTok is slowly returning, but remains unavailable in US app stores.
- Other Bytedance apps like Marvel Snap and Lemon8 are also facing bans.
- Edits is set to launch on March 13, 2025, and is currently available for preorder.
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