Apple products have always occupied a leading position in the industry with their strong brand influence and excellent product performance. However, for domestic Apple users, the national version of the iPhone and some other products have some regrettable missing features. Especially as time goes by, those functions that should be useful on Apple devices cannot appear in the National Bank version due to policy or legal reasons. Today, let’s take a look at the features that are not available in China’s Apple products. See if the lack of these features can make you give up purchasing Apple products!
network and communication functions are castrated
esim: the Chinese version of iPhone does not support the esim function. esim is an electronic sim card built into a mobile phone that can be modified and written repeatedly without the need for a physical card. Abroad, iPhone supports ESIM, and users can switch operators or packages at any time, or use multiple SIM cards at the same time. But in the country, this feature is disabled due to technical or regulatory considerations.
satellite communication: Although it is the first feature launched by Apple, the Chinese version of iPhone does not support the function of sending SOS emergency contact via satellite. This feature allows users to communicate via satellite in places where there is no cell phone signal, such as in remote areas or during natural disasters to call for help or report location. However, the feature is currently only available on iPhones in the United States and Canada.
g millimeter wave band: Due to China's network infrastructure and planning reasons, the national version of iPhone 14 and subsequent models have canceled the millimeter wave function. Millimeter wave is a 5G technology that can provide higher network speeds and lower latency, but it has not yet been widely used in China.System and application functions are missing
Facetime voice calls, group chats and call links
The Chinese version of iPhone does not support Facetime's voice calls, group chats and call link functions. These functions can be used normally on foreign versions of iPhone, providing users with a more convenient way to communicate.
Specific emoji display and sending
Some emojis may not be displayed or sent properly on the Chinese version of the iPhone. This may be related to regional culture and review policies.
services and applications
applecard
Chinese version of iPhone does not support Applecard service. Applecard is a credit card service provided by Apple, which allows you to enjoy various discounts and cashbacks. Users can spend or repay through Applepay and receive cashback in different proportions. But in the country, this feature is completely disabled.
applearcade/apple news/apple tv+/apple fitness+ and other
services are also disabled on the Chinese version of the iPhone. applearcade is a gaming subscription service, applenews is a news app, appletv+ is a streaming service, and applefitness+ is a fitness subscription service. Although these services are very useful, they are not available in China due to policy or market reasons.
earthquake early warning function
Also due to policy reasons, the Bank of China’s iPhone failed to carry the earthquake early warning function. Previously, the lack of this feature triggered heated discussions among netizens.
Generally speaking, there are some missing functions in Chinese Apple devices in terms of communication functions, network frequency bands, system and application functions, services and applications, and other aspects. These differences may arise from technical, regulatory or market factors. More and more functions are missing, which may make it not a good choice to buy national Apple products at the same price.
Apple products have always occupied a leading position in the industry with their strong brand influence and excellent product performance. However, for domestic Apple users, the national version of the iPhone and some other products have some regrettable missing features. Especially as time goes by, those functions that should be useful on Apple devices cannot appear in the National Bank version due to policy or legal reasons. Today, let’s take a look at the features that are not available in China’s Apple products. See if the lack of these features can make you give up purchasing Apple products!
network and communication functions are castrated
esim: the Chinese version of iPhone does not support the esim function. esim is an electronic sim card built into a mobile phone that can be modified and written repeatedly without the need for a physical card. Abroad, iPhone supports ESIM, and users can switch operators or packages at any time, or use multiple SIM cards at the same time. But in the country, this feature is disabled due to technical or regulatory considerations.
satellite communication: Although it is the first feature launched by Apple, the Chinese version of iPhone does not support the function of sending SOS emergency contact via satellite. This feature allows users to communicate via satellite in places where there is no cell phone signal, such as in remote areas or during natural disasters to call for help or report location. However, the feature is currently only available on iPhones in the United States and Canada.
g millimeter wave band: Due to China's network infrastructure and planning reasons, the national version of iPhone 14 and subsequent models have canceled the millimeter wave function. Millimeter wave is a 5G technology that can provide higher network speeds and lower latency, but it has not yet been widely used in China.System and application functions are missing
Facetime voice calls, group chats and call links
The Chinese version of iPhone does not support Facetime's voice calls, group chats and call link functions. These functions can be used normally on foreign versions of iPhone, providing users with a more convenient way to communicate.
Specific emoji display and sending
Some emojis may not be displayed or sent properly on the Chinese version of the iPhone. This may be related to regional culture and review policies.
services and applications
applecard
Chinese version of iPhone does not support Applecard service. Applecard is a credit card service provided by Apple, which allows you to enjoy various discounts and cashbacks. Users can spend or repay through Applepay and receive cashback in different proportions. But in the country, this feature is completely disabled.
applearcade/apple news/apple tv+/apple fitness+ and other
services are also disabled on the Chinese version of the iPhone. applearcade is a gaming subscription service, applenews is a news app, appletv+ is a streaming service, and applefitness+ is a fitness subscription service. Although these services are very useful, they are not available in China due to policy or market reasons.
earthquake early warning function
Also due to policy reasons, the Bank of China’s iPhone failed to carry the earthquake early warning function. Previously, the lack of this feature triggered heated discussions among netizens.
Generally speaking, there are some missing functions in Chinese Apple devices in terms of communication functions, network frequency bands, system and application functions, services and applications, and other aspects. These differences may arise from technical, regulatory or market factors. More and more functions are missing, which may make it not a good choice to buy national Apple products at the same price.So, will your next Apple device be from China?
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