Russia to pre-install WhatsApp clones on every phone in the country

Russia will require all mobile phones and tablets sold in the country to come with a government-backed messaging app called Max pre-installed from September 1. The Russian government announced on Thursday that Max, a messenger application developed under the Kremlin-controlled tech company VK, will join the list of mandatory apps installed on all new gadgets […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/russia-to-pre-install-whatsapp-clones-phones/