2026-01-12 02:20:20

India is pushing for stricter smartphone security requirements that would force manufacturers to hand over source code to government authorities and implement several software modifications. The proposal aims to bolster national security but has triggered significant pushback from major players in the industry. Apple and Samsung are among the tech giants quietly opposing the measures behind the scenes. The move raises important questions about the balance between security oversight and intellectual property rights—a tension we've seen play out across different sectors and jurisdictions. For the crypto and Web3 communities, this development underscores a broader pattern: governments worldwide are tightening control over digital infrastructure. Whether it's source code transparency or data access, the push for greater government visibility into technology systems continues to accelerate.

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HodlTheDoor

· 01-12 08:18

Here we go again, the government wants the source code... I'm already tired of this routine, India is really ruthless this time.

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ZeroRushCaptain

· 01-12 02:50

Another show of "for safety," the Indian government's move is truly clever—directly copying source code and modifying software. Isn't this also the biggest security risk? Apple and Samsung won't even have time to cry, let alone our crypto circle. This is a blatant hunting signal.

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StopLossMaster

· 01-12 02:50

Here we go again... The government wants the source code. I've seen this routine many times in the crypto circle. --- India's move this time is really ruthless. Handing over the source code is like exposing everything, and Apple will definitely fight to the end. --- I just want to know, is this really for security or are they trying to implement regulation again? Web3 has long been under scrutiny, and now it's the turn of mobile phones. --- NGL, this is the most terrifying part—state-level control is more frightening than any hacker. --- Haha, interesting. In the end, the biggest losers are ordinary users. Major companies are going to raise prices again.

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MerkleMaid

· 01-12 02:34

Ha, here we go again... India's move is just to control the source code. To put it plainly, it's still the old power expansion tactic. Apple and Samsung can keep pretending, but the government is determined to see it through.

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