TikTok owner ByteDance wants more than just your viral short videos — it wants to help make the devices you watch them on
Hong Kong .
The Chinese tech firm said it is developing a smartphone after striking a deal with electronics company Smartisan. ByteDance isn't trying to be the next big smartphone maker. A company spokeswoman said in a statement that the new device will be"a continuation of plans that were in place" before it began working with Smartisan."The focus is on meeting the needs of Smartisan's existing customer base," she added.
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