US EditionTikTok 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 plans to launch a new U.S.-only app on September 5 as part of a pending sale to American investors before a September 17 divestment deadline.
- This plan follows a congressional law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations or face a ban amid concerns about user data security and Chinese government access.
- The existing TikTok app will remain functional until March 2026, but U.S. users must switch to the new version to continue access, though some glitches may occur during the transition.
- President Trump stated aboard Air Force One, "We pretty much have a deal," while talks with China continue to secure approval, which China’s government must grant before finalizing the sale.
- The deal’s outcome hinges on U.S.-China negotiations amid trade tensions, and the new app aims to address data security by shifting control to U.S.-based investors and servers.
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