A few graphics from Horace Dediu in Asymco tell the story of the user interface’s impact on the smart phone industry.
Notice how Apple takes the lead in profit rankings in just two years after the iPhone’s launch. Both Samsung and HTC, with large shipments of Android smart phones, come in second and third (Android’s interface is largely copied from the iPhone).
Conclusion?
Apple knows how to make profits. Other smart phone makers merely know how to copy.
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