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Is the Surprising M2 App the End of TikTok’s US Struggles?
I want to help you understand what’s going on with TikTok and this new thing called M2. I’ll keep it short, clear, and easy.
M2 is a new app. ByteDance, the company that made TikTok, is working on it. They want M2 to take TikTok’s place in the United States. The plan is to launch M2 in September. When M2 comes out, TikTok will start to go away in the US. By March 2026, TikTok will stop working here.
Why Is This Happening?
TikTok has had a tough time in the US. The government is worried about who controls TikTok and how it handles people’s data. Because of these worries, TikTok needs to change who runs the app in the US.
A group of investors, including a big tech company called Oracle, is ready to take over TikTok’s US operations. Oracle is known for its cloud services and software. They are offering the US government a big discount on their software—about 75% off. This makes Oracle a strong choice to help run the new app.
What Will Change?
New App, Same Idea: M2 will work a lot like TikTok. You can watch and share videos. The look and feel might be similar, but the company running it in the US will be different.
Old App Goes Away: TikTok will slowly leave the US. After M2 launches, TikTok will be removed from app stores. By March 2026, it will stop working here.
Different Owners: ByteDance will still have a small part in M2, but most of the control will go to US investors. Oracle will be a big part of this group.
What Does This Mean for Users?
If you use TikTok in the US, you will need to switch to M2. Your videos and followers might move over, but we don’t know all the details yet. The goal is to keep the fun going, just with a new app and new owners.
Why Is Oracle Involved?
Oracle is a trusted tech company in the US. The government likes that Oracle is offering software at a low price. This helps make the deal work for everyone. Oracle’s role helps meet US laws about who can control apps like TikTok.
What About Other Countries?
Some countries, like India, have banned TikTok because of privacy and security worries. If M2 is run by a US company, it might be allowed in more places. This could help ByteDance grow again in countries where TikTok was blocked.
What’s Next?
- M2 is set to launch in September.
- TikTok will be removed from app stores after that.
- By March 2026, TikTok will stop working in the US.
- Oracle and other investors will run M2, with ByteDance having a much smaller role.
If you use TikTok, get ready for some changes. M2 will try to keep things simple and fun. This new step is meant to make everyone feel safer and follow the rules. If you have more questions, I’m here to help.