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India removes Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app from App Store
Original: Government of India officially removes bitchat from the App Store
The Government of India has officially removed Bitchat, the Bluetooth mesh messaging app associated with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, from the App Store. The move is drawing attention in India and abroad, with discussion focusing on why the decentralised, internet-free messaging tool was taken down and what it means for app availability in the country.
Why now: The Indian government's removal of a high-profile censorship-resistant messaging app has sparked debate over app takedowns and digital freedom.
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