John Brennan : Reactions to iPhone 4 and iPad Mini were , for new Apple products , lukewarm . Abell : As a prisoner of its reputation ; we launch new products in quick succession . Android - based products are threatening the once - invincible Apple iPhone , he says . response to the iPad Mini was akin to `` it 's about time '' Abell : It 's being ganged up on , but it will be strong for at least 10 more years .
John Brennan : Reactions to iPhone 4 and iPad Mini were , for new Apple products , lukewarm . Abell : As a prisoner of its reputation ; we launch new products in quick succession . Android - based products are threatening the once - invincible Apple iPhone , he says . Abell : It 's being ganged up on , but it will be strong for at least 10 more years .