ios_9_proactiveApple this month has expanded Spotlight Suggestions to seven additional regions for compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models running iOS 9 or later.

The localized feature is now supported in Hong Kong, India, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

Spotlight Suggestions, such as popular contacts, frequently opened apps, nearby amenities, and local news headlines, can be found by swiping right on the home screen.

Other supported regions include the U.S., U.K., Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Top Rated Comments

Glassed Silver Avatar
114 months ago
Wow, 7 more countries after all this time of the feature being out there?

Constant reminder how Apple outside of the US always feels like Apple Light.
But sure, keep charging the same or higher prices for lesser products.
Why not, if you get away with it, right?

Glassed Silver:mac
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lra108 Avatar
114 months ago
To be fair, it's not really that helpful anyhow... the news section isn't even curated, it's just general news and the app suggestions just shows you the last few apps you used rather than the apps you use the most
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BCNMacLovr Avatar
114 months ago
In Spain we don't have the Nearby amenities nor the local news headlines :(
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alayal Avatar
114 months ago
Some other supported regions are not fully supported. For example in Spain only Contats and apps are enable. No neaby or news.
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alayal Avatar
114 months ago
Same here in Norway.
and better we don't speak about Apple News or Apple Pay...
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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