TikTok Preps To Shut Down For US Users On Sunday

Reuters reports:

TikTok plans to shut off its app for U.S. users on Sunday, when a federal ban on the social media app could come into effect, The Information reported on Tuesday, unless the Supreme Court moves to block it.

If TikTok shuts off for all U.S. users, the outcome would be different from that mandated by the law. The law would mandate a ban only on new TikTok downloads on Apple or Google app stores while existing users could still continue using the app for some time.

Under TikTok’s plan, people attempting to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Read the full article. Prominent TikTok creators are directing their followers to download a Chinese version of the app called Red Note.

TikTok plans to shut down immediately in the US on Sunday when the ban takes effect

• App won’t work even if it’s already installed

• Users will be redirected to a website providing details about the ban

(via The Information)

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