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ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut
ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

Yahoo

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • Yahoo

ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

TikTok owner ByteDance is planning to move U.S. users to a new version of CapCut, its video editing app, according to a report from Business Insider. Launching a U.S.-specific app could be part of the company's broader plan to comply with a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok and its other U.S. assets, or risk being forced to cease operations in the country. ByteDance is also reportedly developing a new version of TikTok for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the app to a group of investors. CapCut has been downloaded more than 1 billion times on the Google Play store. It also ranks as the top video app on the iOS U.S. App Store, ahead of both Instagram and YouTube. It's currently unknown if ByteDance plans to create U.S.-specific apps for its other services, Lemon8 and Gauth. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut
ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

TechCrunch

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • TechCrunch

ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

In Brief TikTok owner ByteDance is planning to move U.S. users to a new version of CapCut, its video editing app, according to a report from Business Insider. Launching a U.S.-specific app could be part of the company's broader plan to comply with a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok and its other U.S. assets, or risk being forced to cease operations in the country. ByteDance is also reportedly developing a new version of TikTok for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the app to a group of investors. CapCut has been downloaded more than 1 billion times on the Google Play store. It also ranks as the top video app on the iOS U.S. App Store, ahead of both Instagram and YouTube. It's currently unknown if ByteDance plans to create U.S.-specific apps for its other services, Lemon8 and Gauth.

7 viral AI apps every Android users should try in 2025
7 viral AI apps every Android users should try in 2025

Hindustan Times

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Hindustan Times

7 viral AI apps every Android users should try in 2025

AI apps are having their moment, and Android users in India are at the heart of this shift. For making your Insta Reels, writing emails faster, or just having fun with voice bots, there's an AI tool out there doing the heavy lifting. But with so many new names flooding the Play Store, which ones are worth your time? 7 AI apps for Android users. Here's a roundup of 7 AI apps that are not just functional, but famous and likely already making waves on your friends' phones. 1. CapCut AI Tools This isn't just a video editor any more. CapCut's AI features like script-to-video, automatic captioning, and one-click transitions have become must-haves for content creators. If you post Reels or Shorts regularly, this app makes your workflow faster and more creative. 2. Picsart AI Photo Studio A creator's toolkit with a brand name Indians trust. It brings AI background removal, text-to-image generation, and stylised filters, making it perfect for digital art, promo posts, or memes. Plus, the UI is smooth and familiar. 3. Reface AI From face swaps to animated avatars, Reface has gone viral more than once. It's a fun, slightly chaotic way to turn your selfies into meme gold. But behind the entertainment lies impressive AI face-tracking that's fast and shareable. 4. AI Mirror A rising name is AI avatars and animated selfies, AI Mirror can turn your photos into stylised anime and or fantasy portraits. It's not mainstream yet, but it's popular with Gen Z users on Instagram and Telegram. Lightweight, fun, and expectedly addictive. 5. Lensa AI The app that took over Instagram for months with its 'AI avatars' is still going strong. Lensa's smart retouching and portrait enhancements make your selfies pop, and its paid features, while optional, unlock cinematic-level edits. Ideal for profile pics, dating apps, or anyone who wants a digital glow-up. 6. YouTube Summarized (via Chrome or Perplexity App) Sick of watching 20-minute videos for one nugget of info? This tool does exactly what the name suggests: summarizes long videos into bullet points. Ideal for students, tech followers, or news junkies who want to stay ahead without spending hours on screen. 7. Pi AI An underrated but rising star in the personal AI space, Pi AI stands out for its conversational tone and emotional intelligence. It feels more like talking to a thoughtful friend than using a chatbot. Whether you're venting after a rough day or brainstorming ideas late at night, Pi keeps things natural, supportive, and surprisingly smart. Ideal for journaling, self-reflection, or when you need a sounding board without judgment. AI apps are becoming part of how we create, communicate, and consume. And while new names keep popping up, these seven have found the sweet spot between hype and real-world usefulness. If they're not on your phone yet, they probably should be.

TikTok owner denies accepting Oracle deal as deadline approaches for US sell-or-ban law
TikTok owner denies accepting Oracle deal as deadline approaches for US sell-or-ban law

South China Morning Post

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • South China Morning Post

TikTok owner denies accepting Oracle deal as deadline approaches for US sell-or-ban law

TikTok owner ByteDance has denied a recent report that it agreed to sell its US operations to a consortium led by Oracle, according to multiple Chinese media. On Monday, Chinese media GeekPark published an article saying that the Beijing-based social media giant had given the nod for a sale to a group led by Oracle, in which it would maintain a minority stake. The article has since been removed. Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the popular short video app, as well as its video editor CapCut, both targeted specifically at the US market. A US-only edition of TikTok was under development and slated for launch in early September, while the current version would be shut down for American users by March 2026, according to a Sunday report by The Information, citing unnamed sources. US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists about TikTok as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, January 20, 2025. Photo: Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS ByteDance's planned release of a US version of CapCut was reported on Monday by Business Insider, citing internal documents. The company 'has been studying plans' for US-only apps, but had not made up its mind, according to a person familiar with the matter.

TikTok's owner has plans to move US users to a new version of CapCut, the popular video-editing app
TikTok's owner has plans to move US users to a new version of CapCut, the popular video-editing app

Business Insider

time7 days ago

  • Business
  • Business Insider

TikTok's owner has plans to move US users to a new version of CapCut, the popular video-editing app

Americans may need to download a new version of CapCut to keep using its video-editing tools. The app's owner, ByteDance, has laid out plans to split US users into a new version of CapCut called "CapCut US," according to documentation viewed by Business Insider. Setting up a US-specific app could be part of a broader plan to comply with a 2024 law that required ByteDance to separate from TikTok and its other US assets or essentially cease operating in the country. ByteDance is similarly planning to create a separate US version of TikTok, The Information reported on Sunday. The plan to split out a US version of CapCut suggests the company may be making a broader push to separate itself from the US beyond a TikTok sale. While US users, influencers, and marketers have rallied to try to save TikTok this year, CapCut has also become a key tool for professional creators — and everyday social media users — who turn to the app for viral video templates and other editing features. CapCut has been downloaded over 1 billion times on the Google Play store, and it's currently the top photo and video app in Apple's US app store, outranking Instagram and YouTube in the category. BI was not able to determine whether ByteDance plans to make US replicas of other apps it owns, such as its Instagram-style app Lemon8 or its education app Gauth, all of which are subject to the same divestment requirements as TikTok and CapCut. ByteDance has spent a little over a year wrestling with how to respond to the 2024 divest-or-ban law. The company initially challenged the law in court but lost its case in the Supreme Court in January. President Donald Trump then granted it a lifeline, instructing his attorney general not to enforce the law while his administration tries to negotiate a TikTok sale. Several bidders have emerged for TikTok, including AI company Perplexity and ad tech firm AppLovin. TikTok may ultimately sell to a group of US investors who, combined, could acquire a large enough stake to meet the law's divestment requirements. Trump told Fox News in late June that he was backing a bid from a group of "very wealthy people." He told reporters on Friday that discussions with China around a potential sale could begin this week. Any deal around TikTok would require approval from both the US and China. Even if ByteDance gets the green light from both Trump and the Chinese government to split off from its apps in the US, many questions remain. Would US-only versions of CapCut or TikTok still include videos and templates from non-US users? Would the owner of the US apps have access to ByteDance's algorithms? And will separate US apps satisfy the national security concerns that originally pushed Congress to pass a divestment law targeting the company? ByteDance may also face obstacles in getting Americans to download new versions of its apps as competitors like YouTube have released similar features for their users. Meta released a CapCut-like app called Edits in April, which ranks 16th among US photo and video apps in Apple's rankings.

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