Security News > 2020 > February > Samsung will be Putin dreaded Kremlin-approved shovelware on its phones, claims Russia

The Russian government, via mouthpiece RIA Novosti, has claimed Korean tech giant Samsung will comply with a controversial Russian law passed in November that forces smartphones and computers to come pre-installed with domestic-made shovelware.

"Samsung Electronics will be ready to meet the requirements of the Russian legislation provided by the regulator and adapt the company's activities in accordance with the adopted regulations," the state-owned wire service quoted a "Representative" as telling it.

Samsung already includes a few Russian-made apps on the phones it sells domestically.

Last December's app law has proven controversial.

Some also regard it as an "Anti-Apple law", given the firm's steadfast refusal to allow third-party apps to come pre-installed on its phones and computers.

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