TikTok Develops New App Version
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Irish Examiner on MSNTikTok set to launch standalone US app in move towards sale of Stateside operationsTikTok is preparing to launch a standalone app for US users that is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system from its global app, laying the groundwork for a potential sale orchestrated by US President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
By Krystal Hu NEW YORK (Reuters) -TikTok is preparing to launch a standalone app for U.S. users that is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system from its global app, laying the groundwork for a potential sale orchestrated by U.
TikTok's (BDNCE) standalone app for U.S. users is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system from its global app, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday, citing sources
If ByteDance does release a new version of TikTok, users will need to migrate to the new app, a process that will likely only require downloading the new app and logging in with your credentials. If the new TikTok app is does become available for download, users will have until March 2026 to migrate.
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Asianet Newsable on MSNTikTok Is Reportedly Building A New US-Only App To Address National Security ConcernsTikTok is developing a U.S.-only app with a separate algorithm and data system to comply with U.S. law and facilitate a potential sale amid political and trade tensions with China.