India bans Free Fire and 53 other apps linked to China
(Android Central)

India has banned over 300 apps over similar concerns since mid-2020. What you need to know The Indian government has banned 54 more apps of Chinese origin. Some of the newly banned apps include Garena`s Free Fire, Tencent`s Xriver, AppLock, and Astracraft. Many of these apps are rebadged versions of apps that were banned by India in 2020. India on February 14 banned Garena`s Free Fire: Illuminate and 53 more apps of Chinese origin that apparently pose a threat to the country`s national security. 54 Chinese Apps banned by Indian Government including Tencent owned apps and Beauty Camera Selfie App Full List of 54 Chinese Apps courtesy @MajorPoonia #54ChineseApps #ChineseApps pic.twitter.com/H8FKFEYuis— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) February 14, 2022 Free Fire is among the most popular Android games in the world currently. The game is owned by Singapore-based Sea Ltd., which is backed by China`s Tencent. Last month, the WeChat creator cut its stake in Sea from 21.3% to 18.7...