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FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech 1 place · 12/02/2025 03:02 EDT

Apple defies Indian directive to preload government app onto every smartphone: Reports

Apple is expected to reject India’s directive to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones, fuelling a nationwide row over privacy and digital surveillance

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