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ByteDance Prepares ‘M2’ to Replace TikTok Ahead of US Sale

Anshuman Jain
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TikTok is reportedly launching a new app, 'M2', on September 5th, replacing the original app. The company has reportedly found a group of investors, including Oracle, that will take over its operations in the U.S. Once the new app is out, the older app will be taken down, and it will stop working in March 2026. 
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TikTok May Have Found a ‘Wealthy’ Buyer to Stay Afloat in the US

Anshuman Jain
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President Trump has found a group of "very wealthy people" who are set to buy TikTok in the U.S. The buyer's identity remains undisclosed, with Trump mentioning that the information will be shared in the following two weeks. According to Trump, the deal might be finalized after final approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping. 
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TikTok Avoids the Axe, Courtesy of a Last-Minute save by Trump

Anshuman Jain
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TikTok was temporarily banned in the US but thanks to President Trump's intervention that extended the deadline for ByteDance to find a new buyer. The platform has since returned online, with a message thanking Trump for his efforts.
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TikTok is Coming After Instagram with Its New Photos App

Anshuman Jain
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TikTok is set to release a standalone photo-sharing app - TikTok Photos, to exclusively share photos and image media. The app will allow users to sync their public posts and reach like-minded people. The new app shares a similar color scheme with the TikTok logo and features the letter "P" for Photos and it may launch soon.