The Government of India privately asked smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung to preload the Aadhaar app on all phones. However, as per reports, the smartphone manufacturers have opposed this move. This comes just weeks after Apple and other companies pushed back against a similar mandate for the Sanchar Saathi app. Here are the details.

The Government of India privately asked smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung to preload the Aadhaar app on all phones. However, as per reports, the smartphone manufacturers have opposed this move. This comes just weeks after Apple and other companies pushed back against a similar mandate for the Sanchar Saathi app. Here are the details.