Wong was required to give his local identity card number when he signed up for his iPhone on Apple's website. 

But it's fair to say that millions of iPhones are languishing in desk drawers or gathering dust.

Facebook previously released two other apps for iOS devices that interface with its site: Facebook Messenger and Facebook Camera.

African American wireless consumers are among the leading early adopters of mobile technology and innovation and it's clear that keeping wireless service affordable and accessible is important to them,"