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Russia orders state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on new phones
(www.theguardian.com)
So we’re actually there…
this post was submitted on 21 Aug 2025
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Seems legit
state media says it is not a spying app
State media has very specifically denied it. That's quite suspicious.
Everyone knows that if it's a real spying app that they have to tell you
UK taking notes, this will make phones safer for children right?
Don’t give them any more ideas!
russians are good at tech/hacking im sure the layperson can find away to disable it.
My friend over there says they will somehow force its installation even on iPhones.
Only a matter of time before it's renamed to HBO Max
Sounds reasonable, if the goal is to get the people off the enemy's spyware. Like, whatsapp is probably a threat to national security.