Jack Dorsey's messaging app Bitchat was removed from Indian app stores following a government order.

TechCrunch, Times of India · AI & Technology

4 Oct 2026

What it means

Jack Dorsey's app , which uses to allow offline communication, was removed from Apple's App Store in India on October 3, 2026, following a government order from India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (). The removal is reportedly due to security concerns, likely related to the app's encryption and lack of user traceability, which conflict with Indian regulations.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple credible news outlets (TechCrunch, Times of India, NDTV) that cite Jack Dorsey's own statement and an email from Apple's App Review team. While the reporting is secondary, the primary sources (Dorsey's tweet and Apple's notice) are directly quoted, making the claim reliable.

How new

Genuinely new: the removal occurred on October 3, 2026, and was reported the same day.