TikTok users in the United States received an unexpected message late Saturday, warning them that the app would be “temporarily unavailable” starting Sunday. The alert comes as a new law banning the popular video-sharing platform takes effect across the country.
“This law will force us to make our services temporarily unavailable,” the message read. “We’re working to restore our service in the U.S. as soon as possible.”
Despite the notice, users on Saturday could still access and use the app by clicking through the message. TikTok has been embroiled in legal battles and political controversies in the U.S., with concerns over data security and ties to its parent company. The sudden notice leaves many wondering how long the outage will last and what it means for the app’s future in the U.S.
The company has yet to provide further details on the steps being taken to restore service or how the ban will be implemented. Users are urged to stay tuned for updates from TikTok’s official channels.
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TikTok says it will be 'temporarily unavailable' in the U.S. on Sunday
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