TikTok notifies U.S. users of shutdown as Trump seeks last-ditch solution
The Hindu
TikTok notifies US users of temporary shutdown due to impending ban, while Trump considers a 90-day reprieve.
TikTok warned users in the United States late Saturday (January 18, 2025) that the app would soon become "temporarily unavailable" as a law banning it in the country was set to take effect — though President-elect Donald Trump said he was considering a reprieve.
"We regret that a US law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable," read a notification to US users who opened the app Saturday night.
"We're working to restore our service in the US as soon as possible, and we appreciate your support. Please stay tuned," the message added.
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