After causing a major heartbreak for consumers who were eagerly awaiting for the iPhone, Apple India and its carrier allies are now out to screw the 47 customers who already bought the iPhone 3G. (Yah, don’t believe the “we sold a few thousands of them” crap thrown by one of the Airtel spokesman. A friend in mobile phone retail business has confirmed that there is very little interest to buy the iPhone, though many people want to see a demo).
Airtel and Vodafone are mulling a Rupees 2000 price drop, which brings the 8GB iPhone below the psychological 30,000 barrier. This price drop may come anytime in the next few days, which will surely disappoint the people who bought it after standing in a non-existing queue for less than 5 minutes. If this price drop is materialized, please do not expect a letter from Steve Jobs and a discount voucher for Rupees 1000 which you can use only in the AppStore. My dear Indian Apple fan, you will continue to be screwed in this country.
