I am not able to delete Bixby Voice App from my phone. Since its a useless appplication unnecessarily occupying space in RAM. Kindly help to uninstall the same permanently.
Please do not attempt to convince me to keep this worthless application in my phone.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (PTI) Wary of hacking and stealing of information from smartphones, the government has sent notices to Chinese and other device makers to provide the framework and procedures followed for data security.
As many as 21 phone makers, including leading Chinese brands Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi and Gionee, have been asked to give "detailed, structured written response" on how they secure data and ensure its safety and security, a government order said.
The directive comes amid the stand-off between India and China over Dokalam as also rising concerns over imports of Chinese IT and telecom products. According to an estimate, mobile phone import stood at USD 3.7 billion in 2016-17.
The directive follows fears of hacking of information on mobile phones -- many Chinese manufacturers have their servers in China -- as also personal information such as contact lists, messages and pictures being stolen.
Non-Chinese phone makers such as Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry and Indian players are also among the companies that have been sent notice by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
"The ministry has given time till August 28 to all companies to furnish their responses," a senior IT Ministry official said.
He referred to international and domestic reports on data leaks from mobile phones and said that in the first phase, devices along with pre-loaded software and apps will come under scrutiny.
Based on response of the companies, the ministry will initiate verification and audit of devices wherever required.
It has also warned of penalties under provisions of IT Act 43 (A) in case stipulated processes are not followed.
"Any device sold in the country should be compliant with global security standards. If companies fail to comply, further action will be taken. The Act provides for penalties depending on the offences. In certain cases, the failure to take measures can result in penalty of about Rs 5 crore," the official said.
The official said the objective of the exercise is to ensure required data security measures are being taken with regard to hardware and software in mobile phones.
if it comes within this month ok else iphone 8 is launching on sept 12...and will be available by diwali...will switch to ....mere saath double dhoka ho gaya....gear s3 par ab tak samsung pay nahin aaya
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