Microsoft demands China staff use iPhones not Android phones

Microsoft has mandated that its employees in China must use iPhones for work-related activities starting in September as part of its Secure Future Initiative to standardize cybersecurity measures. The decision, revealed in an internal memo, will impact hundreds of workers who will receive iPhone 15 models to replace their Android devices. This move follows a hacking attack on Microsoft by Russian-state-sponsored hackers and aims to enhance cybersecurity in response to the complex mobile sector in China, where Google Play services are unavailable. Microsoft has not publicly addressed the decision, which includes using the Microsoft Authenticator password manager and Identity Pass app. The company's push for iPhone use in China is seen as a response to cybersecurity concerns and the lack of Google services in the country.