China orders Apple to pull Dorsey's Bitchat, the app used during Iran protests
 China orders Apple to pull Dorsey's Bitchat, the app used during Iran protests by rvolz.eth1470 🥝 • 6mo • 0 views • 0 clicks | |
AI summary of the linked articleApple removed Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app created by Block CEO Jack Dorsey, from its China App Store at the request of Beijing's internet regulator, Dorsey disclosed in an X post. The Cyberspace Administration of China said the app violated rules for online services with "public opinion or social mobilization capabilities," which require security assessments before launch. Bitchat works over Bluetooth and mesh networks without an internet connection, and it has been used during recent protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia, and Iran. It remains available in other countries. | |
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 Sadly, it’s a nice app and idea. But recently I discovered that Meshtastic is even better. (LoRa mesh long range radio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LoRa ) Of course running a node already:) https://meshtastic.org/ Where I live we have already a strong mesh w/ a lot of nodes. Best thing is, you don’t even need a phone and you can build it yourself for under 10 euro! | |
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