NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s telecoms ministry on Wednesday rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices. The Ministry of ...

NEW DELHI — India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns ...

NEW DELHI — India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of ...

The government said the rules were needed to prevent theft and other crime. Its opponents and privacy activists regard the app as a tool of mass surveillance. By Alex Travelli and Pragati K.B.

The directive also requires pushing the app to existing stock via software updates. The state-owned app helps track stolen phones and cut off fraudulent mobile connections. India follows global moves ...

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Directive affects Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi Government says app combats cyber security threats Industry concerned over lack of prior consultation India has more than 1.2 billion telecom users ...

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