China’s ByteDance, after Smartisan deal, says developing smartphone

In a statement, a ByteDance spokeswoman said a smartphone had been part of Smartisan's development plans before the deal it made with ByteDance.

SHANGHAI: Chinese social media firm ByteDance Ltd said on July 29 it is developing a smartphone, following a deal it made with device maker Smartisan Technology.

The plans come as the tech firm expands into new sectors beyond video and news apps.