India’s government on Wednesday withdrew a mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, following intense backlash from politicians, privacy advocates, and global tech giants over fears of government surveillance, particularly after reports that Apple planned to defy the order. The Modi government had quietly instructed major companies, including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, on November 28 to install the undeletable “Sanchar Saathi” app on all new phones within 90 days. Reuters:
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After Apple says no way, India revokes order to preload state-run ‘cybersecurity’ app on smartphones
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