Popular video sharing app TikTok is facing a potential ban in the US if Biden administration does not give assurances to Google and Apple.

TikTok is back up and running for existing users in the US after President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign an executive order pausing its ban.

Senators Tom Cotton and Pete Ricketts said "there's no legal basis" for an extension to keep the social media platform online.

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With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.

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But the ban lasted all of 12 hours, as services were restored along with a pop-up that reads: "Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump's efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!"

The United States of America has officially banned TikTok and removed it from app stores like Google Play Store and Apple Store. SA clapped for the ban.