Apple to refuse Indian government order to pre-install state security app on iPhones<div class="feat-image">
</div><p>The Indian government issued a mandate that intends to force smartphone companies like Apple and Samsung to <a href="
https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/01/india-orders-apple-to-pre-instal-an-undeletable-state-security-app-on-iphones/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">preinstall a state-run security app[/url] called ‘Sanchar Saathi’ on phones sold in the region. The companies have 90 days to comply.</p>
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But Reuters reports Apple intends to refuse the order and will not install the app on iPhones. The company will tell the Indian government that it does not comply with such orders in any market in which it participates, due to the associated security and privacy risks. </p>
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Apple to refuse Indian government order to pre-install state security app on iPhones
