![]() ![]() Launched in China in 2014, the mobile app lets members create short videos for up to one minute while singing or performing music. It became an instant hit with teenagers who wanted to showcase their talent or share random funny stuff, like a quiz that reveals which Star Wars character you are or short clips that dive into cultural differences between countries.īyteDance sought to compete with Muscial.ly. Originally branded as Douyin for the Chinese market, the developer renamed it TikTok to appeal to international audiences. It had such success on mobile devices that ByteDance was able to buy Muscial.ly in 2017 for $800 million.īoth applications are available for free under the TikTok label. It has widespread appeal with its addictive features, with 40% of the members located in China and a further 20% in India. In 2019, the number of United States TikTokkers ranged up to 14 million. The application has evolved to more than mere entertainment for social sharing. ![]()
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