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AppWizard

October 19, 2026

Kerala HC seeks Centre stand on plea challenging blocking of BitChat messaging app

The Kerala High Court is addressing concerns regarding the open-source messaging application BitChat, which gained popularity during the internet shutdowns in Delhi in July 2026. The app operates over Bluetooth and does not require an internet connection. In October, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ordered the blocking of BitChat, leading to its removal from app stores by Apple and Google in India. The Appropriate Technology Promotion Society has filed a legal challenge against this decision. During a recent hearing, the court instructed several ministries and representatives from Apple and Google to submit affidavits regarding the app's blocking. The court is considering the maintainability of the petition and has scheduled the next hearing for November 11.

BetaBeacon

June 25, 2024

Tencent’s DNF Mobile Game Will No Longer Be Available on Some Android App Stores – Pandaily

- Tencent announced that the popular mobile game "Dungeon & Fighter: Origin" will no longer be available on certain Android app stores starting from June 20th. - Players who have already downloaded the game through the Android channel can still access it via the official game website without any impact on their accounts, progress, or virtual items. - Major Android app stores like Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi have decided to cease cooperation with Tencent, marking a significant shift in the industry. - Game companies are challenging the established commission structures of distribution platforms, spurred by the rise of super platforms like Douyin and WeChat.