By Ofili Nonso
With focus mode and live text, visual look up, ability to start FaceTime with android users and many other features, one can say iOS 15 is the bomb. Not to forget the fact that it functions from iPhone SE (first and second generation) 6s Plus, up to the recent iPhone 13. Apple really got its users updating in earnest.
“I believe every financially intelligent person should not buy an iPhone unless it is within your limit. People do all sorts of things for one: Save up, sleep with men, borrow money or worse, theft,” Best Akindele, CEO of Bestlines said. In Nigeria where an average person lacks basic amenities, yet will brandish an expensive iPhone, the question is: What is the gain?
For Nigerians, the announcement of the iPhone 13 sparked the annual desire to be “up to date” with the Apple Franchise. But it also generated surprise and displeasure, with many wondering if the American company’s aim was to render people bankrupt in an attempt to acquire the latest iPhone, whilst maintaining its position as a status device.
“1.5 million might be a lot of money to you, but to some, it is pure water money. Allow people who have the money for iPhone 13 to buy it. No be your money, so e no suppose concern you. Don’t be jealous, pray we get there,” Cassandra, a student and textile businesswoman opined. Though an admirer of Apple’s iPhone, she reaffirmed her love for Samsung products, stating that only peer pressure and hype goes with an iPhone.
No doubt, the iPhone 13 is a wonder phone. It also retains the iPhone 12 redesign. There are many design changes to differentiate the iPhone 13 to its predecessor. However, the iPhone 13 is the balance between features, price, screen size and battery life, one of the biggest upgrades seen between iPhone generations.
But trust Nigerians to make memes out of everything, for some, Apple didn’t play fair, releasing 13 when they’ve not even saved up for an iPhone XR. Popular Twitter user, Wale Adetona tweeted, “If they like, they should release iPhone 13 or even iPhone 69, you see this iPhone 11 ehn, I won’t change it in another 600 years.”
Godspower, a tech tycoon and model at Lagos Model United Nations (LMUN) believes there is much difference between the iPhone 12 and 13. “I got mine because I needed the storage capacity, and it’s worth it.” But he doesn’t recommend it for everyone, “It’s a whole lot.”
With 1 billion iPhone users as of 2020, Apple holds the world at the throat. However, with the advent of “high budget” iPhone 13 in Nigeria, will it still remain an Apple a day?
