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White House app auto-downloads to government phones, can't be uninstalled

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Ars Technica reports the White House has automatically deployed an application to government phones that cannot be uninstalled. The move has sparked criticism from federal employees. One worker described the app as 'pure unadulterated propaganda,' raising broader concerns about device autonomy and the government's ability to mandate software installations.

Source: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/white-house-a...

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