T ikTok has confirmed it is testing an ad-free monthly subscription in “a single English-speaking market outside the USA”. The UK is by far the largest English-speaking market for TikTok, outstripping Australia and Canada; however, TikTok refused to confirm to TechCrunch, the website that broke the news, where the trial is take place. The screenshots published by TechCrunch showed the new service would cost $4.99 a month. However, this fee would probably not enable users to avoid things like brand sponsorships and partnerships from influencers using the platform. The Chinese-owned firm said there is no guarantee the ad-free subscription will...