India Proposes Mandatory Source Code Disclosure for Smartphone Makers

India Proposes Mandatory Source Code Disclosure for Smartphone Makers

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The Indian government has proposed new regulations requiring smartphone manufacturers to submit their source code for review by government-approved labs. This initiative includes stricter rules on pre-installed apps and software update notifications, facing opposition from major companies like Apple and Samsung due to concerns over proprietary information.

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