NEW DELHI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O) does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three...

Dec 2, 2025 · Apple has announced its intention to resist a government mandate requiring it to preload a state-run app on its devices, amid rising surveillance concerns and political backlash in India.

Dec 2, 2025 · Apple to resist govt order to preload Sanchar Saathi app as political outcry builds The government has confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload …

Dec 2, 2025 · The Indian government has confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload their phones with an app called Sanchar Saathi, or Communication Partner, …

Topline Apple is reportedly refusing to comply with an Indian government order directing all smartphone manufacturers and importers to preload a government-run cyber safety app that cannot be ...

Dec 2, 2025 · The Indian government has confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload their phones with an app called Sanchar Saathi.

Dec 2, 2025 · New Delhi: Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources said, after …