Apple turns off GPS for Egyptian market
Apple Company been requested to by The Egyptian government turn off the Global Positioning System (GPS) in its iPhone 3G because in that country it’s the military’s “prerogative”.
According to Times, Apple has complied with the request but questions have been raised about the willingness of the company to change in its technology in order to gain access into new and challenging markets.
New York Times reported that at the US launch of Apple’s iPhone 3G back in July, Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs stood against the backdrop of a world map displaying the 70 countries that will have the IPhone 3G by the end of 2008. Since then, unauthorized, unlocked versions of the phone have been widely distributed all over the Middle East and Africa.
While the Apple webpage for Egypt promises the IPhone’s full features, it adds a disclaimer that some features and services are not available in all areas. The Times questions if Apple now had a policy of modifying its products to appease the demands of governments worldwide.
By ItnewsAfrica.com
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