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Q: Why isn't music, games etc. available to South Africans, what is the problem?

I know that we as South Africans don't have access to purchasing music, videos and books on iTunes, this has been made very clear.  However, I would like to know why? What seems to be the problem why we cannot have access to these items?

 

Many of us have spent a lot of money on purchasing our i devices and would like to use them to their full potential.

 

Regards

T

iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on May 9, 2012 10:49 PM

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Q: Why isn't music, games etc. available to South Africans, what is the problem?

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  • by Ashka,

    Ashka Ashka May 9, 2012 10:58 PM in response to Nfscorsa
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    May 9, 2012 10:58 PM in response to Nfscorsa

    It's all about licensing.. The music companies want their cut, the movie makers and book authors the same.

     

    Unfortuantly the world is split up into various parts and no two are treated the same.

    I'm in New Zealand.. No ibook store although some music is available.

     

    Not much we can do but ask and sit and wait...

    Feedback to:    http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunes.html

  • by Nfscorsa,

    Nfscorsa Nfscorsa May 9, 2012 11:15 PM in response to Ashka
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    May 9, 2012 11:15 PM in response to Ashka

    The thing is, I have tried to contact Apple directly, but to know avail.  It's like their dodging their users questions and it's not right.  When I was using Nokia, their Ovi Store had know restrictions in terms of content, so I seriously don't think it's got anything to do with government control or licensing issues, especially since we can download and access music and games etc. online via my desktop computer.

     

    I just think it's a case of Apple discriminating against certain countries and making assumptions of countries that's not fair or true.  Don't get me wrong, I love Apple devices and will not use anything else, but it would be nice to have full access to all content regardless of the country your living in.  I have spent close to $250 US Dollars on apps that is only available in my country, can you imagine how much money the US will make out of me if they open their store up to other countries.

     

    It would seriously be awesome if an Apple Management would come onto this forum and address these issues themselves or are they TO CHICKEN. 

  • by Ashka,

    Ashka Ashka May 9, 2012 11:24 PM in response to Nfscorsa
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    May 9, 2012 11:24 PM in response to Nfscorsa

    Apple is not here.. they do own the forum though.

     

    Just users here like you and me trying to help out answering questions to the best of our ability..

    S.