Apple resists mandatory Sanchar Saathi preload, likely to explore middle ground with govt

Apple does not plan to comply with the government’s mandate to pre-install the state-owned Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on its smartphones, Reuters reported, citing sources — though company sources told CNBC-TV18 that Apple will likely work with the government to find a middle ground, similar to its negotiations in Russia.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had ordered all manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on every mobile phone sold in India.

Apple believes the requirement raises privacy and security concerns and intends to…