No Govt Move to Force Apple, Samsung to Reveal Phone Software, Industry Clarifies

• Industry bodies like ICEA and IESA deny reports of government forcing Apple and Samsung to share proprietary source code or alter software.
• MeitY also denied a Reuters report suggesting new smartphone security rules requiring source code sharing and software update notifications.
• Pankaj Mohindroo of ICEA stated that sharing source code is not a requirement as it's proprietary technology and no government seeks it.
• Consultations on smartphone security have been ongoing since 2020, focusing on a broader framework and demarcating responsibilities, not IP.
• Industry leaders emphasize that security is multi-layered, involving hardware, software, and app developers, not just handset manufacturers.

Why It Matters: Industry and MeitY clarify no government move to force Apple, Samsung to reveal proprietary phone software.