Russia Pushes a State-Controlled ‘Super App’ by Sabotaging Its Rivals

As the Kremlin throttles WhatsApp and Telegram, the new MAX messaging app is moving Russia closer to a restricted internet ...
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Russia orders state-backed MAX messenger app, a WhatsApp rival, pre-installed on phones and tablets

'National messenger' to be pre-installed on devices New app is being integrated with government services Critics say it's a spy app, state media deny that WhatsApp and Telegram are under regulatory ...
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Apple removes VPN apps at request of Russian authorities, say app makers

Apple has removed several VPN apps from its App Store in Russia at the request of the government’s communications watchdog, according to VPN makers. Last week, Russian news agency Interfax reported ...
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Russia Orders State-backed App, WhatsApp Rival, to be Pre-installed on All Phones and Tablets

A Russian state-backed messenger application cast as a rival to WhatsApp which critics have said could be used for surveillance purposes must be pre-installed on all mobile phones and tablets from ...