Apple removes Jack Dorsey's 'Bitchat from India App Store after MeitY directive
- Apple removed the Jack Dorsey-backed offline messaging app Bitchat from India's App Store on Saturday, following a directive from MeitY.
- Citing illegal content and security concerns, the government directed Apple to block the application's availability in India.
- Bitchat uses Bluetooth mesh networking, enabling users to send messages without an internet connection or centralised servers.
- The removal came a day after protests in Delhi and Mumbai by the Cockroach Janta Party; the app faced a similar takedown action in July.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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