Microsoft bans Android for its China staff, mandates iPhones for work
Microsoft mandates employees in China to switch from Android to iPhones for work due to Google Mobile Services unavailability. iPhones enhance security with Microsoft apps. Policy aligns with Secure Future Initiative amid US-China tensions.
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Microsoft has mandated its employees in China to switch from Android to iPhones for work purposes due to the unavailability of Google Mobile Services in China. This decision aims to enhance security against cyber threats by ensuring the functioning of necessary security apps like Microsoft Authenticator and Identity Pass. The company will provide iPhone 15s to employees currently using Android devices to facilitate the transition, starting in September. This move aligns with Microsoft's broader Secure Future Initiative to bolster security protocols following recent cyberattacks. The policy shift also reflects geopolitical tensions between the US and China, with Chinese entities cautioning against foreign device usage at work, while the US has imposed sanctions on Chinese entities.
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