Apple released the national version of iOS 18 in China yesterday, which can be described as a big surprise. It was supposed to be a subversive landing, but it was castrated beyond recognition for various reasons. As the world's second-largest economy, it seems that Chinese users still have a long way to go before they can experience the latest technological innovations.
Compared with the detailed introduction of the overseas version, the official website of the Chinese version of iOS 18 only uses a few simple sentences to bring the interface improvements, and there is no mention of Siri, Maps and other functions. This is not the first time, since iOS 12, the version released in China has begun to be "low-key".
Apple, once the most coquettish, is now becoming more and more subtle in the Chinese market, making users feel sorry. In fact, Apple has been working hard to release the full version in China. As early as iOS 12, Tim Cook personally came to China to meet with senior regulators, hoping to launch a full-featured iOS in China, including Siri.
。 There is an old Chinese saying: the order of the dynasty changes at night. Rules and policies are constantly changing, and even a supercompany like Apple struggles to keep up.
Because the regulatory environment is complex and volatile,. As a result, Chinese users are unable to experience the most cutting-edge technological innovations and become outsiders in the global digitalization process.
However, the situation is not all bad news. For example, this time, the Bank of China's iOS 18 still retains the call recording function, as well as the RCS network SMS exchange with Android. This gives users a glimmer of hope that there is still room for cooperation between regulators and enterprises. If the norms continue to be clear, I believe that Apple will also invest more resources in the Chinese market.
In fact, China has the largest number of young people and Internet users in the world. This is a huge dividend, and if the policy environment is clear and reasonable, it can give birth to the world's most innovative science and technology ecology. Regulators and companies could have actively cooperated to open up a new era in the digital economy.
Of course, excessive regulation will undoubtedly stifle innovation, but reasonable regulation is also necessary. As long as the two sides maintain good communication, I believe that China's Internet environment will become more and more open. At that time, Chinese enterprises and Chinese users will be able to stand on the commanding heights of the digital wave and jointly create a new future of science and technology.
The future is worth looking forward to, and the opportunities lie ahead. China has the world's most industrious and intelligent talents, and is fully capable of leading the next generation of scientific and technological revolution. Let's be patient and confident that regulators and companies will make the right choices in the end.
The deletion of iOS18 in China has once again sparked widespread discussion, but each discussion has pushed for progress in the relationship between regulation and business. It is believed that in the near future, Chinese users will finally experience the infinite possibilities of science and technology and achieve technological innovation synchronized with the world!
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