A government-mandated super app looms over Russian smartphones, folding daily life into the state’s digital reach.

Under a new mandate set to take effect in September 2025, all smartphones, tablets, and similar devices sold in Russia will be required to come preloaded with a state-backed digital identity platform.

This all-in-one application is designed to consolidate government services, financial tools, messaging, and digital identification into a single interface, significantly expanding the role of state-linked software in everyday life.

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