The problem for Apple now is that the Samsung Galaxy phones are on the same level - maybe superior in some ways and inferior in others, but you aren't going to be missing anything significant if you choose Samsung over Apple.
Without Steve Jobs, the market is not confident Apple can make a new quantum leap and get way ahead of its top competitors. They had a massive first-mover advantage for several years - now they have to start competing on price like everybody else.
It’s true that the competition has made good strides toward reducing Apple’s advantage. I do know the iPhone iPad operating system is tight. I can’t speak to the others, but it’s certainly possible they’ve become tight as well.
Perhaps you know from experience, and if so I bow to your expertise on the matter.
In a healthy competitive atmosphere, I welcome strong competition. I do however think there is a weakness in our corporate investment system, where as large a profit as last year, isn’t good enough.
One of Apple’s employees loses an eye-lash, and the stock falls $50 bucks. That’s over simplified to be sure, but you know what I mean.
A healthy split between Apple and the other firms, leaves a lot of healthy for everyone to enjoy. I’m all for it.
Apple does deserve credit for defining the new telecommunications handset environment. I think that’s great.
Frankly, I’d like to see a 5-6 inch iPhone version also.