A brief TikTok ban occurred months ago, but its future in the US remains uncertain. New details have emerged regarding the legal maneuvering that allowed Apple, Google, and other platforms to continue supporting the app despite concerns about the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. While TikTok was briefly removed from app stores, it was quickly restored after a short period. Reports suggest Apple and Google had lingering concerns about potential legal liabilities, but the specifics of the agreements that enabled TikTok's return to their platforms are now coming to light.