According to Bloomberg, Microsoft banned Android devices for its Chinese employees on the 8th.
Starting in September, Microsoft will adapt the identity verification process for its Chinese branch through Apple devices. For employees to log into the system, they must go through an identity verification process using the authentication app and ID pass app.
Microsoft has enhanced security measures globally in response to hacking attacks from Russia and China. Bloomberg evaluated that this measure would affect hundreds of employees across China.
Google Play is unavailable in China. As a result, Chinese smartphone corporations like Huawei and Xiaomi use independent platforms. Microsoft has decided to restrict company access from devices using these platforms. Apple plans to distribute iPhones to employees using Android devices across China, including Hong Kong.
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