What is Russia’s new indigenous app? In which government work will be done with chatting, but there is a big threat to privacy: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: The technological war between Russia and Meta has now reached a turning point. Russia had already limited the call services of WhatsApp and is now preparing to block it completely. introduced as an alternative to MAX app It has been built on the lines of China’s ‘WeChat’, which provides many facilities on a single platform.

1. Main Features of MAX App

Max is not just a messaging app, but a ‘Super App’ Designed as:

Chatting and calling: It features text messaging, group chat, and high-quality audio-video calls.

Government Services: This app is connected to the government portal of Russia (Gosuslugi). Through this, users can pay taxes, store government documents and complete official work.

Digital Payment: An in-built payment gateway is provided for money transfer and bill payments within the app itself.

Mandatory Pre-Installation: The Russian government has made a rule that it will be mandatory for all new smartphones and tablets sold in the country to have the Max app pre-installed.

2. The Major Drawback: Privacy and Security

The biggest drawback of Max App is its Privacy Policy And encryption Which is a matter of concern in the tech world:

Lack of End-to-End Encryption: Unlike WhatsApp, the Max app lacks ‘end-to-end encryption’. This means that your messages are not completely private.

Government Surveillance: The app’s policy clearly mentions that security agencies (like the FSB) can access user data if needed. Critics are considering it as a ‘digital cage’ of the government.

Data Sharing: WhatsApp had refused to give data to Russian authorities, while the Max app is developed entirely by a government-controlled company (VK Co.), raising questions about data privacy.

3. WhatsApp’s future in Russia

close to whatsapp in russia 10 Crore (100 Million) There are users. A WhatsApp spokesperson has said that Russia is deliberately blocking secure apps to bring people to a platform where their every move can be monitored.