TikTok is a social media platform focusing on short-form videos owned by Chinese firm ByteDance.
First launched worldwide in 2017 and becoming even more available in 2018, TikTok has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, particularly among younger users, with the app boasting a large daily userbase.
It has been downloaded billions of times worldwide and at one point was even estimated to have surpassed Google in popularity.
The app itself is well-known for its trends and its easy-to-use video creation, making it very accessible to new users.
However, the app is also controversial due to a number of issues, such as its links to China, perceived addictive nature, censorship issues and privacy concerns.
"Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it," Trump said at a rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration.
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The Supreme Court deliberated on a law to ban TikTok in the U.S. over national security concerns, with most justices supporting the restriction.
Other apps owned by ByteDance, including video editing app Capcut and lifestyle social app Lemon8, were also offline and unavailable in US app stores as of late Saturday.
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The case pitted free speech rights against national security concerns in the age of social media.
According to the study, 6.3% of 11- and 12-year-olds admitted to having a hidden account unknown to their parents.
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Trump asked the court for a pause to allow his incoming administration to find a political solution to the issue.
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