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TikTok Plans US-Only 'M2' App Ahead of September Divestiture Deadline

UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – TikTok plans to replace its current U.S. app with a new version by March 2026 amid regulatory pressure and a pending sale to American investors, affecting over 170 million users.

  • TikTok is developing a new US-only app to launch on September 5 ahead of a planned sale, per The Information’s anonymous sources.
  • Congress passed a divest-or-ban law citing national security, signed by President Biden, upheld by the Supreme Court, with a deadline extended to September 17.
  • TikTok's internal team is developing M2, set to launch September 5, replacing the current app, which will shut down by March 2026.
  • US users must download the new app to continue service, risking community split and engagement loss, while the existing version remains operational until March 2026.
  • Creating a US-only TikTok app sets a precedent for how foreign tech firms must adapt to protectionist policies globally.
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