US EditionUgandans, Iranians Turn to Dorsey's Messaging App Bitchat in Web Crackdowns
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Kampala has imposed for the third time in three elections the blackout of the Network. An app founded by the former Twitter Dorsey offers an anchor of salvation to the demonstrators
Launched by former co-founder Twitter Jack Dorsey, it works offline (ANSA)
Ugandans, Iranians turn to Dorsey's messaging app Bitchat in web crackdowns
A little-known offline messaging app launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has emerged as a key lifeline for Ugandans cut off from the internet ahead of a contentious election that could extend President Yoweri Museveni's four-decade rule.
Ugandans turn to Bitchat messaging app amid internet crackdown
A little-known offline messaging app launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has emerged as a key lifeline for Ugandans cut off from the internet ahead of a contentious election that could extend President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade rule. Bitchat has surged to the top of Apple and Google app stores in the African country after clocking […]
BitChat Adds Audio-Visual Features and Longer Range Meshes After Topping App Download Charts in Uganda
BitChat, the decentralized peer-to-peer messaging application that operates over bluetooth mesh networks without the need for internet, has announced a new set of features. The new features come just a day after the app topped charts in Uganda becoming the number 1 most popular app on the AppStore as demand for the app rises following internet shutdown in the country prior to the 2026 national elections. BitChat Tops App Charts in Uganda Amid In…
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