iPhone lovers in China have to face one of the worst imaginable scenarios shortage of iPhones in the market
. When Apple launched the iPhone 4 they were definitely expecting a high demand rate, but a rate at this level might have been unimaginable even by them. Those in China who had an iPhone 4 on their Christmas wish list might have to wait a while longer. China Unicom is the sole carrier of Apple iPhones in China and a recent update by them states that the country faces a massive shortage with over 600,000 people still on the waiting list.
Although the phones can be bought at the official Apple store at Shanghai, they are generally out of stock and customers have a considerable wait ahead of them. iPhone fans who desperately want the phone before the holiday season are resorting to measures like bringing in the phone from Hong Kong where it is available for sale. The hype behind the iPhone 4 is completely justifiable due to its high end features over its predecessors. It is important that users who have managed to procure the iPhone 4 take care of it and protect it from damage. There are a number of iPhone 4 accessories like iPhone faceplates and iPhone 4 cases that users can choose from.
Protecting your phone from damage is the primary use of iPhone 4 accessories.These accessories provide a protective covering for your phone and ensure that the screen and body of the phone do not get damaged in case of an accidental drop. Leather iPhone 4 cases have a soft boy and absorb shock if users were to drop their phone or contact it with a hard surface. Other accessories like iPhone faceplates are more ideal for personalizing your phone and giving it a new look. iPhone faceplates are ideal for users who want to give their phone a new look while protecting it at the same time. These iPhone 4 accessories like other iPhone 4 cases ensure that the phone is free from scratches and cracks which can result in the phone losing out on its functionality.