The Apple TV is apparently set for an imminent launch in China. The company has reportedly received the required regulatory approval to official release in Mainland China as per new reports.
According to a Weibo blogger, a Chinese microblogging website, @Voooolks (Via MacRumors) the Cupertino based giant has received approval from China’s State Administration of Press and Publication, Radio, Film, and Television to launch the Apple TV in the country. The news arrives after the iPhone maker was recently rumored that the product was under review by the state agency. Furthermore, the launch in China is set to arrive just a week after the company announced the new and more powerful Apple TV.
For those unaware, the brand announced the latest iteration of its product with the more powerful A12 Bionic chipset and a redesigned TV remote. Notably, China has strict rules regarding the flow of content within its borders. Thus, international firms that wish to sell to Chinese customers need to adhere to strict regulations and follow the local law agencies. So, if the Apple TV launches in the region, it would be limited in functionality apart from its basic features.
Additionally, content available on the platform would also be different as popular channels and applications like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and other online streaming services are not available in the region due to local law. But despite the limited scope, the company aims to expand its user base in the region, which CEO Tim Cook believes is an increasingly important market.
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