Apple Removes Bitchat From India's App Store After Government Demand: What Is This Offline Messaging App?

News18 - Oct 5, 2026

Apple has removed Jack Dorsey's Bitchat from its India App Store after a MeitY order. Here is what the offline messaging app does and what we know about the removal.

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