For several years now, Apple has set China aside and identified India as a country that would provide it with an invaluable opportunity for market growth. dared to invest managed to export iPhone production in this country to other countries. According to Bloomberg, the situation may change with an unexpected concession. Government pushes for app store opening on your flagship device. The demand is not exclusive to Cupertinos. Google was also asked This includes the Gov.in store on Android.

Apple has a big problem with the iPhone and the Indian government

Indian government now its apps via the App Store on iOS but they want to get as much attention as possible in another way. According to the report, India’s Ministry of Technology “gathered executives from Apple, Google, and other manufacturers” to demand direct access to government apps so that all residents can access them.

What are the practices of the Indian government all about? Basically consists in “expanding” the distribution of public services in a simpler way. His wish is for these applications to come is installed before the user purchases a mobile device. What’s noteworthy is that there are apparently warnings when downloading and it’s classified as an “untrusted source”.

Apple will stop depending on China to manufacture its iPhones in India

App stores are not allowed in the App StoreWe recall that the only exception is available outside the App Store via alternative stores in the EU. Each user must approve the installation through predefined developers. In the case of India, it will be sufficient for the government to make a legal request so people from Cupertino can also participate.

Will Apple give in to this demand so easily?

There is a special situation regarding the demands and practices of the state. In addition to the EU and this example of India, In 2021, the Russian government forced Apple third-party software pre-installed suggested applications that the user may or may not install. Since email applications, antivirus, social networks and even a payment system were proposed, something similar to what exists in the EU today.

Apple’s App Store is under criticism for its alternative store offering

Of course, Cupertino will analyze the case carefully They will see if they are willing to accept the demand of the Indian government. Having growth opportunities in this country, We have no doubt that they will be able to access as long as the conditions are clearly defined.. Offering certain applications to users is in no way risky, although the final decision on whether to install these applications will rest with each user.

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