Apple to Resist India’s Order to Preload Government App on iPhones

Apple will resist a new Indian government directive that would require all iPhones sold in the country to ship with a preinstalled state-run security app, reports Reuters.

This week, India’s Department of Telecommunications ordered all smartphone makers to preload Sanchar Saathi, a non-removable government app designed to help users block stolen devices, report fraudulent calls, and verify second-hand phones.

The app includes detailed tracking functionality controlled by the government, potentially…