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Microsoft ditches Android for Apple iPhones in China, citing security and authentication issues | Mint

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Starting in September, Microsoft will provide Apple iPhones to its employees in China who currently use Android devices. This move aims to improve security and gain access to necessary authentication apps. Microsoft employees in China using Android devices from manufacturers like Huawei and Xiaomi will have the option to purchase an Apple iPhone 15 as a one-time replacement. This decision was made due to Google's unavailability of mobile services in China, preventing users from downloading critical security apps like Microsoft Authenticator and Identity Pass.