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Apple, Google Face Pressure From India to Open Up App Stores

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By Sankalp Phartiyal

January 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM UTC

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January 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM UTC

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India is trying to pry open the doors of the world’s biggest app stores, setting up a likely clash with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. over social services, safety standards and access to the country’s smartphones.