Why is UC Browser still working in India after getting banned?

Government of India recently banned as many as 59 Chinese mobile applications, citing national security concerns. ban includes some of highly used mobile apps including likes of TikTok, Helo, WeChat, SHAREit, and UC Browser, among ors. And while TikTok was amongst first apps on list to be removed from Google Play and App Store, a number of applications are still part of listing on both marquee app stores, including UC Browser.

Developed by Chinese mobile internet company UCWeb, UC Browser is among world's top web browsers for mobile devices and was eighth-most downloaded mobile app of 2010–2019 decade.  mobile browser is widely popular in countries like China, India, and Indonesia.

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Why is UC Browser still working in India?

While UC Browser is one of banned Chinese apps in India, it is still available on both Google Play Store and App Store, meaning people can still download app on ir phones. However, re are plenty of or banned apps that are also listed on se platforms. To implement ban, government of India has issued a tice to both Apple and Google to restrict se applications on ir marquee app stores.

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Why is UC Browser still t banned completely?

UC Browser is currently available on both Android and iOS for download and is functioning just fine as of w. This is because ban hasn't been implemented yet. Indian government is also in talks with ISPs and telecom operators in country to help enforce a complete ban on se Chinese-linked apps apart from getting m delisted from Google Play and App Store. Once se apps disappear from app stores,  ISPs will be blacklisting all host-name and domain names that are associated with se platforms for ban to come into full effect. 

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To ensure a complete ban on UC Browser,  Internet Service Providers will need to stop all data traffic on web browser as data is one of most essential factors for UC Browser to remain functional. app will be blocked on 4G and wired internet connections that are mand by companies including Vodafone, Jio and Airtel.

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