What is India’s Sanchar Saathi app and why the mandatory preload order has sparked a row
India’s mandate requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app on all new devices has triggered a political firestorm, fanning fears of government snooping in the world’s most populous nation.
The app, called Sanchar Saathi, or Communication Partner, is at the center of a storm involving Apple, Samsung , Xiaomi and other major technology firms. They have been given 90 days to comply.
