Apple Removes Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat From China App Store

Apple has pulled the decentralized messaging application Bitchat from its China App Store following a regulatory demand from Chinese authorities. Key Takeaways Apple removed Bitchat from the China App Store on February 28, 2026, citing local legal violations. The Cyberspace Administration of China claims Bitchat violates Article 3 of its security assessment provisions. Bitchat reached […]