TikTok Ban Fallout: eBay Sellers Listing Phones with TikTok Installed
Thousands of eBay sellers are listing phones with TikTok installed to capitalize on the app's disappearance from US app stores following a ban that was later delayed by an executive order. The future of TikTok in the US remains uncertain as ByteDance explores potential deals to keep the app available.
Key Points
- Thousands of eBay listings offering phones with TikTok installed
- Ban on TikTok in US app stores delayed by executive order
- ByteDance exploring options to sell TikTok to a US-based buyer
Pros
- Opportunity for eBay sellers to capitalize on TikTok's disappearance from app stores
- Potential for ByteDance to reach a deal to keep TikTok available in the US
Cons
- Uncertainty surrounding the future of TikTok in the US
- Risk of potential fines for technology partners related to TikTok