After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to pre-install government app on smartphones

After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to pre-install government app on smartphones

On Wednesday, the Indian telecom ministry said Sanchar Saathi, an anti-theft and cybersecurity protection app, would remain voluntary, and that smartphone makers would no longer be required to preload it on devices they sell.

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  1. qreichel

    It’s interesting to see how public feedback can influence government decisions. The balance between security and user choice is always a delicate one, and it’s good to see that voices are being heard.

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