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The recently launched FireChat instant messaging iOS app that doesn’t require an Internet or cellular connection to allow users to send and receive messages – it’s taking advantage of new wireless technology supported by Apple in iOS 7 – quickly became a hit app in many markets. The company on Thursday announced that it’s making the app available to Android users, with FireChat for Android having now been made available as a free download from the Google Play Store. In order to establish a connection between Android devices, the company is using a proprietary mesh networking technology to enable peer-to-peer networks that can support FireChat messaging. Just like on iOS, the app will work without any data or cellular connection, and will have a