Russia orders that state-backed messenger app MAX, which critics say could be used to track users, must be pre-installed on phones and tablets from next month (Andrew Osborn/Reuters)

Andrew Osborn / Reuters: Russia orders that state-backed messenger app MAX, which critics say could be used to track users, must be pre-installed on phones and tablets from next month  —  A Russian state-backed messenger application called MAX, a rival to WhatsApp that critics say could be used to track users …

Aug 21, 2025 - 18:00
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Russia orders that state-backed messenger app MAX, which critics say could be used to track users, must be pre-installed on phones and tablets from next month (Andrew Osborn/Reuters)

Andrew Osborn / Reuters:
Russia orders that state-backed messenger app MAX, which critics say could be used to track users, must be pre-installed on phones and tablets from next month  —  A Russian state-backed messenger application called MAX, a rival to WhatsApp that critics say could be used to track users …

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