tiktok US Officials Probe TikTok Over National Security Concerns The U.S. government launches a national security review into TikTok's acquisition of Musical.ly, focusing on potential censorship and data storage practices by its Chinese parent company.
bytedance ByteDance Launches Mobile Search Portal to Challenge Baidu ByteDance introduces a new mobile search portal called Toutiao Search that blends standard web results with content from its own apps. The move positions the highly valued startup as a direct competitor to Baidu in the Chinese search market.
tiktok UK Regulators Probe TikTok Over Child Data Privacy and Safety UK regulators investigate TikTok for potential violations of children's data privacy and safety standards. The probe focuses on data collection practices and an open messaging system that exposes minors to adult contact.
bytedance ByteDance Expands Beyond Apps with Planned Smartphone Launch TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly developing its own smartphone to boost user acquisition amid slowing ad revenue growth in China.
tiktok TikTok Lite Surpasses 12 Million Downloads in Emerging Markets TikTok quietly expands its global reach with two Lite app versions that attract over 12 million downloads since August 2018. The streamlined apps target emerging markets like India and Indonesia while the flagship app receives heavy marketing.