In a major move, TikTok has voluntarily shut down its service in the United States as a ban takes effect, rendering the app unavailable to users. Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their app stores, following legal obligations to comply with the ban. Several other apps, including CapCut and Lemon8, which are also linked to ByteDance, have been affected by this decision. While the app goes dark and many users face disruptions, former President Trump expressed intentions to intervene, promising a potential executive order to restore access to TikTok. Users are left wondering about alternatives and workarounds to use the platform amidst the ongoing uncertainties surrounding its future in the U.S.