Government bans browser offered by Xiaomi on its phones

NEW DELHI: The government has banned the browser offered on smartphones made by Xiaomi, widening the action against Chinese companies operating in India.

The action against ‘Mi Browser Pro – Video Download, Free Fast & Secure’ has the potential to impact the performance of the devices, some market analysts say, though the company is taking steps to initiate a conversation with the government to clarify its position. Officials at the company insist that the move “will not impact the performance of the devices”, and users are free to download any other browser.