Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok—fans joke, “They can buy it, but it doesn’t matter anymore.”

Ever since the TikTok "Armageddon" in the US, everyone's been speculating about possible buyers for the social media platform, hoping it will continue to operate in the country.

Microsoft, one of the US tech giants, is reportedly in talks to acquire TikTok, and netizens are having mixed reactions. Some are even amused by the random news. (Image via X/@Dexerto)

Fans quickly jumped on the bandwagon, saying it's fine if Microsoft buys TikTok because the app doesn't matter anymore, especially now that TikTok refugees have found solace in another app, The RedNote. (Image via X/@soumar_ibrahima)

While some fans are confused by the sheer number of US Tech Giants that seem to be "in talks" to acquire TikTok, so, many are asking...what's the truth?

"Literally everyone seems to be in talks lol." - one user observed

"Isn't there like 10 other corps currently in talks to buy tiktok?" - another user asked

TikTok fans are also "praying" that Bill Gates doesn't acquire TikTok, fearing it will lessen the quality of the app! (Image via X/@FocusProb, @FatherPhi)

X users also hilariously trolled Microsoft, saying that if they buy TikTok, it has to be different from what Microsoft did to Xbox. (Image via X/@FatherPhi)

Some users even think that if ever Microsoft buys TikTok, the app will become more businesslike, stripping away all the fun! (Image via X/@best_is_west)

But others are more hopeful, saying it could be Microsoft’s big redemption in the social media world!

"Now that’ll be something! They missed the train on all things social so finally they can own a piece of the action." - one fan said

TikTok users are getting creative with their imaginations—some even suggest that if Microsoft acquires TikTok, Xbox will be the first gaming console to feature the TikTok app on its interface! (Image via X/@KGen_Community)

Meanwhile, others jokingly speculate that TikTok will be integrated into Microsoft Teams!

"Tikteams 365 with copilot." - one user replied

Microsoft fans also joked about Windows updates, saying that if they buy TikTok, the app's update will probably be just the same as those for MS Windows! (Image via X/@Rockstar82vansh)

Because of the Microsoft x TikTok news, fans are eagerly hoping for Bill Gates to do a trendy TikTok dance! (Pls, Bill Gates, pls, do the Water dance!) (Image via X/@opretty)

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Microsoft x TikTok: WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

Even if the news is still fresh and new, it came from US President Donald Trump that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok. But don't be mistaken— there are other companies that *WANT* to acquire TikTok, so there will be a big bidding war.

Moreover, President Trump stated that, aside from Microsoft, several tech giants are vying for TikTok—BUT he will make the final decision on the app within 30 days.

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Acquisition of TikTok or not, Microsoft will continue to elevate and innovate tech products and they cemented their name as one of the best tech companies in the world.

But, hey, people can dream 'no? Imagine if Microsoft buys TikTok. Now that's *EXCITING*!