iphone 4s dilemma....

Hey @galiusman,
ALL iPhones sold in KSA are unlocked. STC & Mobily sell models specific for Arab Emirates which don't have FaceTime.

STC is good to go with.

thank you legends but if i want facetime app can i download it.... nd i gt my iqama done today so mostly will buy tommorow any advices regarding best plans in stc..

The Facetime is an (iOS) operating system function and not an App. The advantage is system wise integration to the phone dialer. It's not available in some countries in AE including KSA.

You can use Skype or Tango Apps for video-calling from your phone using 3G. So for me FaceTime unavailbility has never been something important. Also I don't agree with Apple when they require both parties to be on WiFi to be able to facetime together. We aren't on WiFi always after all.

About plans, you need to do some mathematics on your monthly calls cost (domestic only) and the MBs of 3G you expect to consume. My two cents: BASIC or Prepaid:

http://www.stc.com.sa/cws/portal/en/ind … ne-bundels

i have an iphone 4S that i was using in the uk on contract... can i get it unlocked if i want to use it in KSA... i'll be moving to KSA in about 2 months.

Unlocking a contract based phone is usually done using GREVY SIM solution (please google). I didn't find people happy about this solution though.

I think iPhone and iPad with face time are now officially available in KSA. I saw advertisement on Jarir's wesite.

Yes, they are. They never publish the prices on ads though.

With upcoming iOS 6 face time will be available on 3G + WiFi.

RehabDoctor wrote:

With upcoming iOS 6 face time will be available on 3G + WiFi.

It's not about ios @RehabDoc. The phones sold in the Middle East (AE models) didn't have face time. It's about Cultural & country restrictions applied by Apple on recommendations from culture ministries in KSA & UAE.

Are MAC's face time enabled?

No clue mate. I don't have a MAC (yet)

I am planning to buy i Phone 4s in Saudi arabia. Can someone suggest which is the best place to buy: from mobile operators or from the mobile shops. What is the advantage of bundled data pack given by the operators? Thanks.

@hgh. New iPhone model will be arriving in 3-4 months if you can wait

Yes, iPhone5 is coming soon. So better wait.
I guess the new model will be evolutionary again rather than revolutionary.

i hav an iphone4s which i got from saudi arabia it doesn'thav facetime...can i use this phone in india hyderabad..or i hav to unlock this phone...plz do reply...

The iPhones sold in KSA are all factory *unlocked*. You can use them anywhere in the world.

Hi guys i have a question to ask for all the apple users..... since i last posted i bought a samsung galaxy S 2... now I am planning to buy a iphone 5 and my question is my dad is working in USA and he he got a deal during the november sale in USA which is some discount on iphone 4s + macbook air 2012 (ivy league) and he will be buying that for me so just wondering should i buy iphone 5 or the bundle in offer. I never used macbooks especially air (which i heard is ultra slick) can you guys tell me how good is this macbook air and if i buy the bundle (iphone 4s and macbook air) do i need to buy special charger to charge them in KSA as they r from USA plzzz help me out....

which model macbook air?
which processor? harddrive? screen size?

if you dont have to have the latest, get hte phone + computer

the air is a good computer, but a small harddrive since its an SSD.

its 2012 model 13" inches i5 processor 250gb hard drive

yes i came to know its SSD but 250gb is a lot for me nd because its SSD the speed is good right ( i was reading some blogs)...

Yeah I'd do that

I hope you understand that:

- Mac-Air is the 'netbook' equivalent series. So don't expect heavy duty performances.
- iPhone5 is not announced yet. if buying from US, take care it's not locked to any telecom carrier (Must be unlocked).

The air is actually outperforming some iMacs on bench testing


Not a netbook

iPhone 5 or new iPhone is expected to be announced on 12 September with sales starting from 21 September. iPhone 4S price will decrease then. Decide your self what suits your budget and needs. I'll wait for new iPhone rather then investing in iPhone 4s at this stage.

Eh. Nothing I could need an iPhone 4s can't do

My s2 does everything I need lol

I checked on apple website and there are unlocked version of iphone 4s at very cheaper prices but my dad found a dealer in NJ who is selling apple products in bundle, the one i mentioned before iphone 4s (unlocked)+ macbook air 2012 (ivy bridge) at a awesome price on 1500$ which is a sweet deal so I asked my dad to take it my only worry is if i get them to KSA should i use a different charger (due to 110 vs 220 current system) and now i am wondering will I be charged customs for an extra laptop (as i have a lenovo with me during my travel) plzzz advice...

apple does both

i have my imac from USA and my macbook plugged in a 220.  they do 110 AND 220 without any adapter needed

I hope you understand that:

- Mac-Air is the 'netbook' equivalent series. So don't expect heavy duty performances.
- iPhone5 is not announced yet. if buying from US, take care it's not locked to any telecom carrier (Must be unlocked).

Macbook Air are not netbook equivalents, they are high performance machines, same as the new "ultrabooks" now launched by Intel.

Are MAC's face time enabled?

Yes, the new Macbooks are all facetime enabled, you can message between phone & laptop or any other apple device

i have an iphone 4S that i was using in the uk on contract... can i get it unlocked if i want to use it in KSA... i'll be moving to KSA in about 2 months.

If you are out of your initial contract you can ask your carrier to unlock it, or if you are still under contract you can do an early termination to get it unlocked.