Xiaomi smartphone users in China have raised concerns that the Chinese gadget maker is preventing some mobile apps from being installed on their handsets, prompting questions over a new feature introduced in its latest operating system (OS). Discussions about Xiaomi’s anti-fraud function started trending on Chinese social media after Xiaomi launched its MIUI 13 software last Tuesday.

Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 blocks some app installations in China, say users worried about surveillance comes via ChinaTechNews.com.