Apple iPhone 'befuddles' Blackberry-savvy Obama

President Barack Obama, who has been commended for his use of a strong digital campaign for re-election, apparently has problems in using Apple devices.

By:ANI
| Updated on: Sep 13 2012, 17:30 IST
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President Barack Obama, who has been commended for his use of a strong digital campaign for re-election, apparently has problems in using Apple devices.

During a campaign trip to Florida on Sunday, Obama wanted to personally call and thank two particular volunteers for a job well done.

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White House trip director Marvin Nicholson passed the President an iPhone to make the call.

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Obama, however, couldn't get it to work, Mashable reports.

According to Politico, Obama looked 'befuddled,' while using the Apple device.

'Oh, I got to dial it in. Hold on, hold on. I can do this. See, I still have a BlackBerry,' Obama said.

According to a Washington Times blog, Obama, in turn, jokingly blamed Nicholson for having an insufficient cell phone plan.

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First Published Date: 13 Sep, 17:20 IST
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