According to reports, China has ordered Apple to remove Jack Dorsey's Bitchat messaging application from its app store. The Bitchat app is a peer-to-peer service that functions entirely over Bluetooth and mesh networks, eliminating the need for an internet connection. This unique operational method has made it popular with protesters, including those involved in Iran protests, as it bypasses traditional internet infrastructure. The app's design inherently makes it incompatible with Beijing's censorship regime, leading to the directive for its removal.

According to reports, China has ordered Apple to remove Jack Dorsey's Bitchat messaging application from its app store. The Bitchat app is a peer-to-peer service that functions entirely over Bluetooth and mesh networks, eliminating the need for an internet connection. This unique operational method has made it popular with protesters, including those involved in Iran protests, as it bypasses traditional internet infrastructure. The app's design inherently makes it incompatible with Beijing's censorship regime, leading to the directive for its removal.