Samsung, Xiaomi go pre-install Max wey Russia Government support
Chinese and Korean smartphone companies like Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor, Huawei, Tecno and Infinix dey plan to pre-install Russia’s Max messenger app wey government support for all devices wey dem go sell for Russian market starting from September 1, 2025. The Russian government don order say Max, wey dem call the "national messenger," go replace VK Messenger for all new smartphones and tablets. Dem fit do the integration through software updates or make the phone prompt you to install am when you put Russian SIM card inside. Even though the big brands don agree, nobody don officially confirm the action. Critics dey warn say Max platform fit help increase surveillance by gathering sensitive user data. This move show how Russia dey try control foreign messaging like Telegram and WhatsApp by pushing their own app even if e mean loss of encrypted communication.
Neutral
Dis news na concern di Russia law wey mandate say dem must pre-install state backed Max messenger for smartphone, e mainly affect messaging app market pass cryptocurrency trading. Historically, domestic app requirement dem similar to dis (like mandatory local social media or messaging platforms) no really get big effect on major crypto asset dem like BTC or ETH because e no fit influence blockchain fundamentals or monetary policy. Traders no go likely change dem position just for messaging app regulation based, cause e dey result for neutral outlook for short term volatility and long term trends.