The ban on TikTok in the United States is poised to be delayed, with the Biden administration seeking to extend the deadline beyond January 19, according to a report by Bloomberg. This development comes as a surprise, given that the Trump administration had initiated calls to ban the app during his first term. However, in a recent turn of events, Trump has taken a different approach, vowing to save the app if elected.

According to Biden officials, the issue of the TikTok ban is now being seen as a problem for the incoming administration to tackle. The current administration does not plan to intervene before the deadline, leaving it to the Biden team to find a way to extend the deadline. One of the officials told Bloomberg that users should not expect the social network to shut down on Sunday, indicating that a solution is being worked out.

Michael Waltz, Trump's incoming national security advisor, has also weighed in on the issue, stating on Fox News' Fox and Friends that the incoming administration will put measures in place to keep TikTok from going dark. This suggests that the Biden team is exploring options to prevent the ban from taking effect, at least for the time being.

The Washington Post has also reported that Trump is considering an executive order once in office to buy more time to negotiate a sale or find another solution. This move would give the administration more room to maneuver and find a way to keep TikTok operational in the US. The Supreme Court is currently weighing the ban, and Trump has already asked the court to pause the law, further complicating the situation.

The TikTok ban has been a contentious issue, with concerns raised about the app's Chinese ownership and potential security risks. However, the app has become extremely popular among American users, and a ban would likely be met with widespread opposition. The Biden administration's decision to seek an extension to the deadline may be seen as a move to avoid a confrontation with users and to give the administration more time to find a solution that balances national security concerns with the needs of the app's users.

The implications of the TikTok ban go beyond just the app itself, with broader implications for the tech industry and US-China relations. A delay to the ban would give the industry more time to adjust to the new reality, and could potentially pave the way for a more nuanced approach to regulating foreign-owned tech companies in the US. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the fate of TikTok in the US remains uncertain, and users will be watching closely to see what the Biden administration decides to do next.