Is Apple Still On The Leading Edge Of Innovation?
Apple's release of the iPhone 5S, 5C, and the iPad Air really got me thinking about their position in the marketplace and their product innovation. Apple hasn't had had a significant technological advance that actually surprised consumers and the industry since Siri. Only a few years ago Apple was literally defining the mobile computing industry. Every move they made left the entire industry scrambling. But now, they give us 5 different sizes of the iPad and a fingerprint scanner. Apple is starting to look like Samsung who can't even decide on a good phone size.
Some of you will think I've really lost my marbles in saying this, but I would argue that Apple is no longer on the leading edge of innovation and could soon no longer be the market leader.
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