Despite a government-ordered GitHub takedown, Bitchat, an internet-free messaging app, continues to thrive in India, sparking constitutional debates from civil liberty groups.
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Jul 27, 2026
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What's the storyBitchat, the messaging app founded by ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has witnessed a huge surge in popularity in India.
The app lets users send messages without internet access using Bluetooth mesh networks.
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