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Tens of millions of Russians have been forced to install a new app called Max on their phones
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/18/russian-super-app-max-spy-citizens
Replying to @Wurzl@lemmy.zip
Mega messaging app with payment options
coerced to install by fomo
has government backdoor
Sounds like whatsApp
Replying to @Korkki@lemmy.ml
Sounds like Twitter X, or what Elon Musk wanted it to be! Never mind messaging plus payment, it was supposed to be the only app you had on your phone.
Replying to @verily@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Maybe he should have made a Linux based fork and used his money/influence to push for hardware support. It could have possibly helped some other distros by accident.