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Jack Dorsey's Bitchat pulled from India app stores
Original: Jack Dorsey's Bitchat disappears from app stores in India after government order https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/03/jack-
Bitchat, the Bluetooth-based messaging app created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has been removed from app stores in India following a government order. The app, which allows offline communication without internet connectivity, is no longer available to users in the country. The removal adds to ongoing tensions between the Indian government and tech platforms over content and compliance, though details of the official rationale have not been disclosed.
Why now: The Indian government ordered the removal, raising concerns about app takedowns and digital freedom in the country.
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