Apple to Resist India's Order to Preload Government App on iPhones
Apple resists India’s mandate to preload government app on iPhones, citing privacy and security concerns.
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Apple to Resist India's Order to Preload Government App on iPhones
Apple Pushes Back Against India’s Preloaded App Mandate Apple has confirmed it will resist a new Indian government order requiring all iPhones sold in the country to come with a preinstalled government security app. The directive from India’s Department of Telecommunications targets the Sanchar Saathi app, designed to help users block stolen devices, report fraudulent calls, and verify second-hand phones. Apple argues that the mandate conflicts with its global privacy standards and raises potential security risks for iPhone users. Credit : Google What the Sanchar Saathi App Does Sanchar Saathi includes features that allow device tracking, fraud reporting, and phone verification. While the app is intended to improve user security, critics highlight the potential for government overreach and access to sensitive personal data. Apple’s concern is that preloading an app with deep system access could compromise the privacy protections central to its iOS ecosystem. Apple’s Global Stance on Preins…
