Apple has officially removed Bitchat, the decentralized messaging app by Jack Dorsey, from the China App Store. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered the ban, citing its "social mobilization" capabilities that bypass traditional censorship. Bitchat is unique because it uses Bluetooth mesh networking, allowing users to chat without any internet or central servers. While new downloads are blocked, existing users in China can still communicate via its offline peer-to-peer tech. This move highlights the growing tension between decentralized freedom and state-level digital control in 2026. #AppleRemovesBitchatFromChinaAppStore