Apple is refusing comply with the Indian government’s mandate to preload smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app called Sanchar Saathi, citing concerns over potential surveillance and privacy issues.
Reuters reports that the Indian government has ordered major smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, to preload a state-run cyber safety app called “Sanchar Saathi” on their devices within 90 days. The app, which is intended to track stolen phones, block them, and prevent misuse, has raised alarms among privacy advocates and opposition politicians who view it as a potential surveillance tool.
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