question about the versions of iPad
i was wondering what is the different between iPad Air the middle east version and the other versions. and does the other versions work in middle east or not.
thank you.
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Not all features or Apps are available in every region, some being restricted by local laws or legislation.
The country in which the device is marketed/sold will determine which features are accessible. FaceTime, by example, was not available to devices purchased in many Middle East countries (NB: some functionality is now understood to be available in more recent iPad models).
Apple doesn’t restrict FaceTime and other features from their products because they have a choice - they do so because local laws prohibit use of certain services (such as FaceTime being restricted by law in UAE).
In this example, Apple products sold in UAE don’t incorporate services that are prohibited. Technically, the product’s region-specific model number will inhibit loading of Apps that are not intended for use in the region in which it is sold. Removing the product from the country of purchase does not lift this hardware/software restriction.
Some other countries have similar restrictions - that prohibit the sale of products that do not conform to their laws. These restrictions don’t just relate to services and software, but may also apply to other characteristics (physical, electrical etc.)
Where restrictions exist, there are no technical solutions that will allow bypass. Where features are restricted by a regional model number, sourcing a device from another region may be viable strategy to ensure flexibility of use in other regions.
I hope this clarification is helpful.
