JOHANNESBURG - Global tech giant Apple announced the upcoming release of their new three iPhone models on Wednesday.
South Africans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the new iPhones and raised a few interesting points, such as the price of an iPhone in America, versus the actual price paid in South Africa.
Users also called for Apple to open up a store here in the country, in a bid to make their new phones more affordable for South Africans, instead of relying on network providers and other Apple resellers, who add a mark up to the phones.
The new iPhones will be available to pre-order in South Africa from 28 September.
Take a look at what South Africans tweeted about the new Apple products below:
*comes out of apple store with your iPhone XR.*
Sars: pic.twitter.com/JbDb4HdtIs
— PASTOR OLA 😇 (@Biisi96) September 13, 2018
"iPhones aren't worth it"
"They just introduced dual sim"
"Apple been finessing you guys for years"
"I'll stick to my android" pic.twitter.com/2V1rSDin6B
— Kvng Alonsö (@qwesi_le) September 13, 2018
iPhones don’t sell at exchange rates 🙄
We don’t have Apple in South Africa. iStore, Vodacom, MTN are all resellers, they make a profit. The iPhone X was $999 in USA and R20 000 in SA. https://t.co/j3bGIR53DX
— Karabo Mokgoko 🦄 (@Karabo_Mokgoko) September 12, 2018
🔊🔊 Brand new @Apple #iPhoneXS and #iPhoneXSMax coming soon to MTN. Keep your eye on our feed for details! 🙌
— MTN South Africa (@MTNza) September 12, 2018
It seems the majority of the video showcasing the new Apple Watch was shot in South Africa 🇿🇦. How awesome. #proudlysouthafrican #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/LJu1JYKEee
— Tertius Troost (@TertiusTroost) September 12, 2018
Apple #iPhoneXS #iPhoneXSMax
South Africa, September 28 pic.twitter.com/qBlHdb7goX
— SQiniseko🔵 (@SQ_Myeza) September 13, 2018
Apple iPhone XR
South Africa, September 28 #iPhoneXR pic.twitter.com/gZlrx19HbW
— SQiniseko🔵 (@SQ_Myeza) September 13, 2018
@Apple can you open in South Africa already. We also deserve nice things for cheaper!
— AldeciaandAndrew 💎 (@AldeciaJohnson) September 12, 2018
South Africa is dealing with recession, apple needs to chill a bit ka device 📱
— 13 Spanner 🔧 (@Gontse102) September 12, 2018
Glad to see that South Africa will be part of the first round of international release for the new @Apple iPhone XS and XR on 28 September 2018 #AppleEvent
— MobbJustice (@mudiwagavz) September 12, 2018
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