US EditionTikTok Plans US-Only 'M2' App Ahead of September Divestiture Deadline
- TikTok is developing a US-only app version ahead of its planned sale, with launch expected on September 5, per The Information’s sources.
- Congress passed a divest-or-ban law citing security concerns, signed by President Biden, upheld by the Supreme Court, with a deadline extended to September 17.
- TikTok's internal app, M2, is scheduled to launch on September 5, replacing the original app that will cease functioning by March 2026.
- This shift requires US users to download the new app to continue service, risking community fragmentation and engagement loss, as the existing version remains until March 2026.
- More broadly, listing a US-only TikTok app on Apple’s App Store and Google Play replaces the original version and sets a precedent for foreign tech firms in protectionist markets.
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