iPhone 4S not sold in South Korea
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The existence of Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, which anticipated the Apple fanboys around the world apparently does not apply in South Kore. Recent reports show sales in the country of origin iPhone 4S rival Apple, Samsung, very low.
The low sales of the iPhone 4S in South Korea is said to be because consumers are disappointed with the performance and limitations of the iPhone 4S features offered. The Korea Times newspaper on Wednesday (23 Nov) South Korea says consumer did not include the iPhone 4S in a choice of spending their gadgets because they do not want to risk your life and battery problems in iPhone 4S. In addition they also want support 4G LTE, which unfortunately does not exist in the iPhone 4S.
The Korea Times also mentions the number of pre-order the iPhone 4S in South Korea were as many as 150,000 to 300,000 units. That number is a combination of sales through mobile operator SK Telecom and Korea Telecom. The low sales of the iPhone 4S it also led to a number of carriers to cancel the marketing plan iPhone 4S.
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“I did not buy the iPhone 4S. Overall the iPhone 4S is not a new smartphone and I am also concerned with the problems with the hardware, “explained one of his four iPhone owners told The Korea Times. “I am an Apple fan but I am disappointed with the iPhone 4S is not competitive.”
The Korea Times newspaper report also mentions the lack of support in 4G LTE the iPhone 4S. 4G support is key to successful high-end smartphones in Korea.
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“The key is how the carrier in Korea can effectively provide LTE networks to attract customers,” said the owner of a phone booth. “LTE is still new and there are many complaints about the quality. But if LTE can be given by well then there will be many consumers who switch carriers to operators who can provide services through 4G LTE. Thus, the carrier can give more discounts to consumers who buy smarphone LTE. “
One prospective consumers also complain of voice assistant Siri. He considers besides Siri, there is no new thing to be proud of the iPhone 4S. Additionally Siri does not support Korean language and its meaning is technically no different iPhone 4S with the iPhone 4. “So, why should I pay more for the same? Makes no sense whatsoever to buy the iPhone 4S only to pay tribute to the late Steve Jobs, “said an owner of the iPhone 4.
What about you? Still sticking with the iPhone 4 or want to immediately switch to the iPhone 4S?
