India's government has moved to block Bitchat, an open-source offline messaging application using Bluetooth connectivity. The app surged in popularity during protests in New Delhi and has prompted regulatory action over government concerns.
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The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.
This refers to the Bitchat app that uses bluetooth to communicate. Apparently the Indian government wants the entire open source project gone. The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/indi as-move-against-jack-dorseys-bitchat-sparks-legal-debate/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon