Reports speak of an app called M2 which would become the US version of TikTok, similar to how Douyin is TikTok in China.

Development of a new app to replace the current version of TikTok for US users is reportedly in the works right now.

Over the past several months, TikTok employees have been working under tight deadlines to build a new, US-specific version of TikTok by transferring and duplicating the application's codebase.

TikTok is building a standalone US app that will operate with its own algorithm and data, distancing it from China.

TikTok is preparing to launch a standalone app for U.S. users that is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system from its global app, laying the groundwork for a potential sale ...

The app is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system and users outside the US would not find this version in their app store, sources said.

TikTok's (BDNCE) standalone app for U.S. users is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system from its global app, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday, citing sources ...

The new US-only app is designed to function independently, similar to Douyin — the version of TikTok available exclusively in mainland China.