Differences in iPhone functionality between China and the rest of the world

📱 The iPhone 15 in China has different features compared to the international version.

📵 One of the features removed from the Chinese iPhone is esim, due to concerns about telecom fraud.

📞 Another removed feature is the ability to directly answer calls from certain apps, such as Facetime and WhatsApp.

📞 One key difference between iPhones in China and other countries is the handling of incoming calls from messaging apps like WeChat.

🔕 In China, certain features like the call notification sound and the ability to view missed calls from messaging apps have been disabled on iPhones.

📶 The walkie talkie feature, which allows for direct communication between iPhones on the same Wi-Fi network, has also been disabled in China.

📱 In China, certain features of iPhones are restricted due to government regulations.

☁️ Messaging and file-sharing between two users in the same location is slower because the data has to go through the server.

🚫 The 'walkie talkie' feature, called Fair Talk, allowed users to communicate offline through a network of connected devices but was later banned.

🌟 The communication protocols in iPhone have versatile uses like transmitting data in a relay-like manner.

📞 The Facetime feature in iPhones has limitations in China, where it can only be used for video calls and not audio calls.

🚀 The satellite rescue feature in iPhones is not available in China, and users have to rely on another brand for this service.

📶 Chinese iPhones do not support mmWave technology for 5G, unlike the international versions, resulting in slower network speeds in China.

📱 In the Chinese iPhone, certain features are missing compared to the international version, such as 5G capabilities and Apple Pay features.

💳 The Apple Card, a credit card with various benefits and services, is not available in China.

🕹️ Apple's gaming subscription service, Arcade, is not available in China due to strict content review policies.

📰 Apple News and Apple TV also face challenges in China due to censorship and content review issues.

💡 In China, there are several functional differences in iPhones compared to those in other countries.

📺 Apple TV and Apple Plus programs cannot be accessed in China.

📚 The availability of books and podcasts on Apple devices in China is limited.

📱 Certain apps and games are not available for download in China.

🌐 Creating multiple Apple IDs (one for China and one for another country) can provide access to different apps and services.

📱 The release of iPhone 15 is imminent, but it is uncertain if it will continue to lack certain features that are controlled in the country.

🔌 It is unlikely that ECM will be supported despite occasional claims of technological advancements.

📞 Facetime may only offer video calls and not voice calls, and satellite rescue services may not be available domestically.

💰 There may be limited changes to Apple Pay, and users can bypass certain restrictions by registering a US account.

🌏 The availability of iPhone 15 and potential subsidies in the domestic market depends on the expansion of restrictions and personal choices.

💳 Considerations for purchasing a foreign iPhone include the absence of a physical credit card and the need to use the local network.

📲 Buying grey market iPhones may come with limitations, such as the inability to make calls or access certain features.