The Indian government is planning to launch a state-backed app store to consolidate official apps. This move faces resistance from tech giants like Google and Apple.

TikTok is no longer available in the App Store as of Thursday, however there's still a way to get back on the platform – for a price.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether the two companies should loosen their control of the sector, potentially by allowing competitors to use their technology.

Phones with TikTok are being listed for eye-watering sums as the social media platform remains absent from app stores.