USA: Instagram may launch separate Reels app to take on TikTok – report

Instagram is reportedly considering launching its short-form video feature, Reels, as a separate app as the future of Chinese-owned TikTok remains uncertain in the US. The social media platform’s boss…

UK: TikTok uncertainty leaves influencers feeling nervy

For many people, TikTok is a fun escape – a place to share viral trends, discover new recipes, music, books, or learn clever life hacks. But for others, it’s their…

UK: ‘I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop’

Laura Mallows knows she is a poster girl for TikTok’s live shopping business. “I make more in an hour going live, than a day spent in the shop,” she said.…

USA: TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

TikTok is again available on the US app stores of Apple and Google, after President Donald Trump postponed enforcement of a ban of the Chinese-owned social media platform until 5…

USA: Unofficial TikTok downloads surge

TikTok’s uncertain future in the US has caused a surge in people putting the app on their phones through unofficial means. An executive order from President Donald Trump means the social media…

UK: Grandfather’s stained glass skills go viral on TikTok

A grandfather has become a viral TikTok star after his daughter shared videos of him crafting stained glass. By day, Roland Berry, 73, from Cheltenham, works as a heavy goods…

USA: Sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok, Trump says

US President Donald Trump has taken the first step towards setting up a sovereign wealth fund for the United States, and suggested that it could end up buying TikTok. The…

USA: Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says

US President Donald Trump has said Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a “bidding war” over the sale of the social media…

USA: Who might buy TikTok?

Jimmy Donaldson – aka MrBeast – was jubilant as he told his tens of millions of TikTok followers about his bid to buy the platform. “I might become you guys’ new CEO!…

USA: TikTok restoring services in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve when he takes office on Monday. On…