The Apple company will set a time limit of 10 minutes.
On November 9, Apple released iOS 16.1.1 with security improvements and bug fixes. There is no truly noteworthy news with this new iPhone update, except in China…
Apparently from Apple they have limited the “for everyone” function of AirDrop so that it has a 10-minute margin between sending and sending in the Asian country.
Read on to learn all about this restriction that has been implemented on AirDrop functionality in China and why.
Apple limits AirDrop in China
The update of iOS 16.1.1 includes a 10-minute time limit for sending AirDrop files for everyone, while sending AirDrop files for contacts will remain as usual, with no time limit.
The change, moreover, was also included in iOS 16.2, the second beta of which was recently released. Curiously, as 9to5mac points out, the restrictions are hardware based, not in the software. What does it mean? That only iPhones purchased in China will be affected by this limit.
AirDrop, the best way to send files between Apple devices
For those unfamiliar with this software feature of the iPhone mobile operating system, AirDrop is a system for sharing content via Bluetooth between two Apple devices. Whether on iPhone, iPad or Mac, with AirDrop it’s possible transfer any file at very high speed
When you enable AirDrop from Control Center, the system lets you choose between three different options: Receiving Off, Contacts Only, and All. In case a user from China activates the AirDrop option for “Everyone”, they will have a 10-minute delay for sending between files.
This is not the first time that Apple has implemented a restriction in iOS through the hardware of its devices. In fact, speaking of China, Taiwan flag emoji not available
The company with the bitten apple logo too limit the volume level on your devices sold in European Union countries, as required by law.
It’s unclear why Apple decided – or agreed – to limit the use of the AirDrop feature in China. It is speculated that this may be to prevent anonymous people from sharing harmful or violent content.
Other users say the changes are a result of protests in the country via this feature with propaganda against Xi Jinping (current President of the Republic of China) and the Chinese government.
