Reasons why Mac’s I-Phone is not Filipino Friendly

For the past few months or so, there has been hype on when the I-phone, the mobile phone from Apple will be available for the Philippine market. I think this is not the real question that Filipinos should ask, why? Well because we are still not sure if the I-Phone will be able to offer what both Nokia and Sony Ericsson Phones currently do. Okay, let’s talk about issues first, issue number one is that the I-Phone is exclusively distributed by AT&T, not by Smart, Globe or Sun; This means that if you’d like to have an I-phone, you better switch to AT&T. And as far as I know AT&T is not even available in the country, so, where will we be switching to? Second, The I-phone DOES NOT have 3G capability, the I-Phone was made to cater the needs of Americans and Europeans who have Wi-Fi instead of 3G. As we, all know Wi-Fi technology in the country is still in its budding stage, as we all know there are only selected areas in the Philippines where Wi-Fi is available. Third issue is that I-Phone will only be playing songs or music files that was downloaded from legitimate sources, in a country that have widespread piracy and counterfeit market, I don’t think this is a good idea. Mainly because majority of Filipinos will not even buy an original CD. Moreover, those who buy original CDs just might already own an I-Pod, so, what is the use in buying a Phone that does not have 3G and does some things that the I-Pod could do? Final words If ever the I-Phone does get into Philippine soil, I think it will have strong competition from both Nokia and SE. I would suggest that possible buyers of this Phone very carefully about purchasing such a gadget, because it just might turn out as a piece of junk in the end. Now, if you are filthy rich, then go ahead buy one, but do not tell me I did not warn you.