Article 4WZBD Emirati 'surveillance app' ToTok promoted by Huawei as Apple punts it from store

Emirati 'surveillance app' ToTok promoted by Huawei as Apple punts it from store

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Story ImageYes, people of UAE. That free govt-approved VoIP app that replaced all the banned encrypted chat apps

A popular UAE messaging app has been reportedly used by the country's government to spy on its population. This app, called ToTok, passed all the usual Google Play and Apple App Store checks. Huawei even promoted it via social media."

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