The Indian government mandates all major smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, to preload the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on new phones within 90 days. This non-deletable app aims to combat scams linked to fraudulent IMEI numbers. Launched in January, it has facilitated the recovery of over 700,000 lost devices. Critics, like Tarun Pathak from Counterpoint, highlight Apple's reluctance to comply, making negotiations likely for alternative installations.
The Indian government mandates all major smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, to preload the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on new phones within 90 days. This non-deletable app aims to combat scams linked to fraudulent IMEI numbers. Launched in January, it has facilitated the recovery of over 700,000 lost devices. Critics, like Tarun Pathak from Counterpoint, highlight Apple's reluctance to comply, making negotiations likely for alternative installations.