On January 11, 2026, news emerged indicating that the Indian government is gearing up to implement a fresh set of regulations, encompassing 83 safety criteria. These new rules mandate that smartphone makers must disclose the full source code of their operating systems as well as that of their key pre-installed apps. Additionally, they are required to collaborate on various software modifications. This initiative has drawn fierce resistance from tech behemoths like Apple and Samsung, sparking an ongoing debate within the industry.
