Apple Removes Jack Dorsey Bitchat App from China at Beijing’s Request

Apple has pulled Jack Dorsey Bitchat from the App Store in China at the request of the Cyberspace Administration of China, which cited violations of internet service regulations.The removal, confirmed by Dorsey via an X post on April 6, 2026, extends to TestFlight beta access, cutting off the app’s official distribution channel in the country entirely.The real story isn’t the takedown itself. It’s t…