All Devices iOS 13.6 DP2 - FaceTime on UAE devices

[sammy2066]

Just upgraded to iOS 13.6 DP2.

For the uninitiated - VoIP services are blocked in the UAE. Things like FaceTime and WhatsApp calling don’t work. So, FaceTime simply doesn’t show up as an app on such devices.

After upgrading to 136 DP2, I’m seeing FaceTime on my home screen for the first time. No idea if this is a glitch or if the UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority is finally relaxing this restriction, but an interesting development nonetheless.

I’m still unable to log in using my Apple ID, so I’m leaning towards this being a bug.

 

[Hasan51]

I just update my iPhone and iPad to iOS 13.6 , I have FaceTime app now but still show call failed

 

[gwang73]

Looks like it's rolling out to you guys.

iOS 13.6 brings FaceTime support to iPhone owners in the United Arab Emirates - 9to5Mac

For many years, FaceTime has been blocked in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to local telecom restrictions. With today’s...

9to5mac.com

 

[sammy2066]

Well, it only shows up if your region is not set to UAE. Even if that is the case, it doesn't work (but every single iOS device I own has been bought in the UAE, so I believe they're hardware locked).