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Yesterday I finally was able to remove Galaxy Store and Samsung Internet "apps" from my Galaxy A01 Core phone.
Hope to keep it useful for some more time, and avoid purchasing new device, while preventing risk of automatic installation of unwanted state spyware like ruzzian #messengerMax .
I live […]

Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia | CNN Business The Russian government will require the state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets sold in the country, in a move that could increase surveillance of Russian citizens.

Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia
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