Looks like Apple's pushing back hard against New Delhi's latest move. Word is, they're refusing to preload a government-backed cybersecurity app on iPhones sold in India—citing major surveillance red flags. The mandate has privacy advocates up in arms, and Apple's apparently planning to voice their concerns directly to officials. This isn't just about one app. It's a bigger fight over where the line gets drawn between national security measures and user privacy. Tech giants have been walking this tightrope globally, but India's approach here is raising eyebrows across the industry. Will be interesting to see if other companies follow Apple's lead or quietly comply. Either way, this tension between innovation hubs and regulatory frameworks isn't going anywhere—especially as governments worldwide tighten their grip on digital ecosystems.
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Looks like Apple's pushing back hard against New Delhi's latest move. Word is, they're refusing to preload a government-backed cybersecurity app on iPhones sold in India—citing major surveillance red flags. The mandate has privacy advocates up in arms, and Apple's apparently planning to voice their concerns directly to officials. This isn't just about one app. It's a bigger fight over where the line gets drawn between national security measures and user privacy. Tech giants have been walking this tightrope globally, but India's approach here is raising eyebrows across the industry. Will be interesting to see if other companies follow Apple's lead or quietly comply. Either way, this tension between innovation hubs and regulatory frameworks isn't going anywhere—especially as governments worldwide tighten their grip on digital ecosystems.