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Google, Apple remove most of the banned Chinese apps from their stores

Initially, few apps voluntarily delisted themselves in accordance with the government's order but now Google and Apple have blocked access to all other apps too

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India’s anticipated 850 million smartphone users by 2025, is attractive for any app developer. Photo: Reuters

Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru
Days after India banned 59 Chinese apps as the government cited security concerns, most of these apps have been removed from Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. These apps include Bytedance's TikTok, Alibaba's UC Browser and Tencent's WeChat.

Initially, few apps voluntarily delisted themselves in accordance with the government’s order but now Google and Apple have blocked access to all other apps too, according to experts.

"While we continue to review the interim orders from the Government of India, we have notified the affected developers and have temporarily blocked access to the apps that remained available on the Play

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