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Russia orders state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on new phones
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 22 Aug 2025
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Wasn't it renamed to HBO Max?๐ค
Interesting way to try and get some accidental installs outside of their target audience.
Waiting for DJT to start shilling it in 5...4...3...
It's now HBO Max Messenger+.
You've just justified another $100 million in salary to David Zaslov.