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Bitchat surges in France, Apple gains PC market share, Google tackles Google Books issues

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Jack Dorsey's social media platform, Bitchat, has seen a surge in popularity in France, becoming the top app amidst riots and mobile network issues. This rise follows a recent ban in India. Meanwhile, Apple's MacBook Neo has helped the company increase its PC market share in Q3 2026, despite an overall market decline. Google is also addressing issues with its Google Books platform, indicating a responsive approach to user feedback. AI

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Bitchat surges in France, Apple gains PC market share, Google tackles Google Books issues

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Becomes France’s Top Social App Amid Riots and Mobile Network Outage The French spike in Bitchat interest follows a recent ban in India. h

    Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Becomes France’s Top Social App Amid Riots and Mobile Network Outage The French spike in Bitchat interest follows a recent ban in India. https:// gizmodo.com/jack-dorseys-bitch at-becomes-frances-top-social-app-amid-riots-and-mobile-network-outage-2000829670…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/jack-dorseys-bitchat-becomes-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google is tackling three Googlebook headaches before they become migraines The honeymoon isn't entirely smooth, but at least Google is listening. https://www. a

    Google is tackling three Googlebook headaches before they become migraines The honeymoon isn't entirely smooth, but at least Google is listening. https://www. androidauthority.com/googleboo k-bluetooth-writing-tools-cast-my-apps-fixes-3727078/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI …

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines Apple increased its share of worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint Re

    MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines Apple increased its share of worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint Research crediting the MacBook Neo for some of the company's resilience during a market downturn. The firm's preliminar… h…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/macbook-neo-helps-apple-o…

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