Russia orders state-backed MAX messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets

MacDailyNews
Aug 21, 2025, 1:01 pm526 pts
Starting next month, all mobile phones and tablets in Russia must have the state-backed MAX messenger app pre-installed, the Russian government announced Thursday. A rival to WhatsApp, MAX is criticized for potentially enabling user tracking. This move aligns with Moscow’s push for tighter internet control…

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