Comment by risfriend
This is just bad PR from Indian government. Communication minister clarifies the app is optional https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/tel...
Reuters/BBC have been famous to pounce and sensationalizing.
This is just bad PR from Indian government. Communication minister clarifies the app is optional https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/tel...
Reuters/BBC have been famous to pounce and sensationalizing.
not really. you may read the official notification here https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2197140&re...
"Manufacturers must ensure the App is easily accessible during device setup, with no disabling or restriction of its features"
Sounds like both articles are right: There was a private government order to preload that app to smartphone makers. And it is not mandatory for citizens to use the app.
No sensationalizing apart from you it seems