India orders Apple to pre-instal an undeletable state security app on iPhones

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By Ben LovejoyDec 1, 2025, 6:51 am172 pts
The Indian government has ordered Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned “security” app on all phones before they are sold to users. Adding fuel to the privacy fire, the government is also requiring smartphone makers to ensure that the app cannot be removed by users … more…

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