TikTok launches new update! Now, only 18 plus can access ‘Live’ streams
TikTok said that "only viewers 18 and above can see your LIVE" if you turn it on. Once a user turns on the setting, TikTok will notify him that LIVE videos tagged 18+ will still be removed if they violate community guidelines.
Jul 06, 2022, 12:22 PM IST
TikTok’s parent firm ByteDance shuts game development studio, lays off over 100
The '101 Studio' that ByteDance had acquired three years prior has now been shut down by the company.
Jun 18, 2022, 18:57 PM IST
TikTok nears deal with Oracle to store its data: Report
The agreement would come a year and a half after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) ordered ByteDance to divest TikTok.
Mar 10, 2022, 22:44 PM IST
Despite India ban, TikTok dethrones Google to become most popular website: Report
TikTok has toppled Google as the most popular website of the year, according to a report by Cloudflare.
Dec 25, 2021, 13:15 PM IST
Microsoft CEO says TikTok deal ‘strangest thing’ he’s worked on
Microsoft in August 2020 began talks on the proposed acquisition but the deal collapsed by September. Trump`s divestment push ended by the time he left office in January and no potential suitor ending up acquiring TikTok.
Sep 28, 2021, 09:14 AM IST
TikTok owner ByteDance aims for Hong Kong IPO by early 2022: Report
ByteDance is planning to list in either the fourth quarter of this year or in early 2022.
Aug 08, 2021, 20:51 PM IST
ByteDance to shut some tutoring ops after China clampdown, lays off hundreds: Report
China last month issued rules barring curriculum-based tutoring for profit, aiming to ease financial pressures on families that have contributed to low birth rates.
Aug 05, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Pakistan bans TikTok again – Here are the countries where TikTok is available
India, one of the biggest markets for TikTok had in January 2020 banned 59 apps developed by Chinese firms, including TikTok.
Jul 22, 2021, 13:32 PM IST
TikTok making India comeback as TickTock? Here’s all you need to know
TikTok parent company ByteDance has purportedly filed a trademark for the app with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
Jul 20, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
After PUBG, TikTok hopeful of making a comeback in India: Report
Besides TikTok, 58 other Chinese apps including Likee, Vigo, CamScanner, ShareIT, PUBG, and UC Browser, among others, were banned by the government amid rising political tensions between India and China over the Galwan Valley border.
Jun 26, 2021, 12:02 PM IST
ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming to step down as CEO
In an internal letter on Wednesday, Yiming said he will transition to a new role at the end of 2021, focusing on long-term strategy, corporate culture and social responsibility.
May 21, 2021, 08:32 AM IST
TikTok’s founder net worth soars to $60 billion, becomes one of the richest men in the world
Overall, the revenue of ByteDance grew 2x last year after the company expanded its play into areas such as ecommerce and online gaming.
Apr 14, 2021, 16:53 PM IST
Freezing of bank accounts amounts to harassment, says Chinese firm ByteDance
An Indian tax intelligence unit in mid-March ordered HSBC and Citibank in Mumbai to freeze bank accounts of ByteDance India as it probed some of the unit`s financial dealings. ByteDance has challenged the freeze on the four accounts in a Mumbai court.
Apr 04, 2021, 16:28 PM IST
ByteDance hires Xiaomi executive as CFO, moving towards IPO
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said earlier today in a filing to Hong Kong Exchange that Chew had resigned.
Mar 24, 2021, 18:05 PM IST
ByteDance agrees to $92 million privacy settlement with US TikTok users
The lawsuits claimed the TikTok app "infiltrates its users` devices and extracts a broad array of private data including biometric data and content that defendants use to track and profile TikTok users for the purpose of, among other things, ad targeting and profit."
Feb 26, 2021, 09:03 AM IST
TikTok to be relaunched in India soon? ByteDance exploring THIS option
InMobi, Glance’s parent company owns short-video app Roposo that became really popular after TikTok was banned by the Indian government. TikTok, a global phenomenon, reached over 120 million Indian users before it was banned in July 2020 among several others, including the hot favourite mobile game PUBG.
Feb 17, 2021, 16:19 PM IST
TikTok accused of violating consumer, child safety and privacy laws in Europe
The Brussels-based BEUC in a statement alleged that TiKTok's copyright policy and virtual coins is “unfair” and should be probed. Further, it reiterated its warning that the app fails to protect children and teenagers from harmful content or hidden advertising.
Feb 17, 2021, 13:26 PM IST
Tiktok to shut down India biz but continues to engage with govt; massive layoffs of employees in India at parent company ByteDance
According to a source at Bytedance, the company held a town hall on Wednesday where it communicated about the closure of India business.
When contacted Tiktok spokesperson said the company has worked steadfastly to comply with the government of India order issued on June 29, 2020 and continually strives to make its apps comply with local laws and regulations.
Jan 27, 2021, 13:12 PM IST
Permanent ban on 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok? Here’s what reports say
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has reportedly issued fresh notices to make permanent a ban imposed on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps in June. Zee News tried reaching the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for a comment but they were unavailable outside regular working hours. A TikTok representative was quoted as saying that the company was evaluating the notice and will respond to it as appropriate.
Jan 26, 2021, 09:19 AM IST
ByteDance says China will have to approve its US TikTok deal
China will need to approve ByteDance`s proposed deal with Oracle Corp for its TikTok app, the Chinese company said on Thursday, indicating how its bid to stave off a ban in the United States could be further complicated.
Sep 17, 2020, 15:26 PM IST
