A man checks his smartphone while commuting on a tram in Kolkata. India has ramped up scrutiny of Chinese businesses in recent years. Photo: EPA-EFE
India plans crackdown on pre-installed smartphone apps in blow to Xiaomi, Vivo
- ‘We want to ensure no foreign nations, including China, are exploiting’ the weak security of pre-installed apps, a senior government official said
- The new rules could extend launch timelines in the world’s No 2 smartphone market and lead to losses for major smartphone players
A man checks his smartphone while commuting on a tram in Kolkata. India has ramped up scrutiny of Chinese businesses in recent years. Photo: EPA-EFE