Topic: imei tracking
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Apple Defies India's Mandatory App Preinstall Order
Apple is refusing to comply with an Indian government order to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on its devices, citing its privacy and security policies, though it will not formally challenge the directive. The mandate, which also applies to major competitors like Samsung and Vivo,...
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Apple Defies India's App Preinstall Order, Government Relents
The Indian government reversed a controversial mandate that would have forced smartphone makers to preinstall the state-backed Sanchar Saathi security app, following reports of Apple's refusal to comply. Officials framed the reversal as a response to the app's growing voluntary adoption, not ackn...
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India Mandates Preinstalled Government App on Phones
India's telecom authority mandates that all smartphones sold in the country must come preloaded with the government's Sanchar Saathi app, designed for device security and fraud reporting, and prevents users from removing it. Major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung have 90 days to comply, pushi...
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