Security researchers found that Max, which Russia will require to be pre-installed on all phones, carries out “excessive tracking,” confirming fears the app will ...

What just happened? Russia has mandated that all mobile phones and tablets sold in the country come preinstalled with Max, a state-backed messaging app widely seen as a government surveillance tool.

'National messenger' to be pre-installed on devices New app is being integrated with government services Critics say it's a spy app, state media deny that WhatsApp and Telegram are under regulatory ...

Russia’s crackdown on foreign social media Max is similar to China’s hugely successful WeChat app, which gives users an all-in-one outlet to message, post on social media and make payments and ...