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UK-based founders accused of sharing app data with Iranian authorities
AppWizard
January 30, 2026

UK-based founders accused of sharing app data with Iranian authorities

Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani lead TS Information Technology, a UK branch of the Iranian firm Towse’e Saman Information Technology, known for developing Gap Messenger, a domestic alternative to Telegram. The company is registered in West Sussex, UK. Gap Messenger claims to be encrypted and not share user data with third parties, but Iranian digital rights researchers have raised concerns about its involvement in state surveillance, supported by leaked emails from Iran’s attorney general's office from 2022. Mahdi Anjidani, the CEO, has publicly supported government regulation of foreign messaging apps and has identified himself as a proponent of the Islamic Revolution. Gap Messenger operates within Iran's state-controlled internet, often during internet shutdowns linked to protests. The Anjidani brothers' business operations suggest a close alignment with Iranian authorities, as domestic messaging platforms typically require significant political backing to operate.
Game Pass subscribers 'in certain countries' will not be affected by the price increase, at least 'for now,' because sometimes government regulation is actually a good thing
AppWizard
October 8, 2025

Game Pass subscribers ‘in certain countries’ will not be affected by the price increase, at least ‘for now,’ because sometimes government regulation is actually a good thing

Microsoft announced that subscribers in select countries will not face a Game Pass price increase for now, as long as they are on a recurring plan that automatically renews. Some subscribers received emails confirming their rates would remain unchanged, while others were informed of a price increase. Subscribers on the legacy Game Pass for Console plan can maintain their current rates with automatic renewals. GameStop will continue to offer Game Pass Ultimate at the unchanged price of .99. The timeline for the price increase has shifted, extending the grace period to a minimum of 60 days before any potential increase, originally set for November 4.
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