TikTok is reportedly working on a new version of its app designed specifically for users in the United States, ahead of a widely-anticipated sale of the platform to a group of investors.
According to recent reports, the company aims to launch this revamped version of the TikTok app on September 5, with plans to discontinue service on the original app by March of next year. However, sources indicate that this timeline might still undergo adjustments.
To continue accessing the popular short-video platform, current TikTok users in the U.S. will be required to download the updated version of the app once it becomes available.
This latest development follows closely on President Donald Trump’s recent indication that the U.S. government had essentially reached an agreement on TikTok’s sale. Trump also noted that direct discussions with Chinese authorities about the deal would begin this week.
The president had earlier extended the deadline banning TikTok from operating in the U.S., moving the cutoff date to September 17, marking the third postponement of the original timeline.
