<ul><li>India is pressuring Apple and other smartphone makers to pre-install government-developed apps on devices.</li><li>The request aims to expand access to state digital services and would require manufacturers to include the government's GOV.in app store and related apps.</li><li>Apple complied with a similar demand from Russia in 2021, but both Apple and Google are resisting India's proposal.</li><li>India seeks greater regulatory control over global tech companies, given its growing importance to Apple and Google.</li></ul>

Apple Pressed by India to Pre-Install Government Apps on iPhones

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