For years , tech writers reviewed each new smartphone on a simple grading scale : Is this the iPhone killer ? Mini : Reactions to Apple 5 and iPad John Abell were , for new iPhone products , lukewarm . Abell : Apple a prisoner of its reputation ; we expect new products in quick succession . Android-run products are threatening the once-invincible Apple iPhone , he says . Abell : Apple 's being ganged up on , but it will stay strong for only two more years .
Mini : Reactions to Apple 5 and iPad John Abell were , for new iPhone products , lukewarm . Abell : Apple a prisoner of its reputation ; we expect new products in quick succession . Android-run products are threatening the once-invincible Apple iPhone , he says . Abell : Apple 's being ganged up on , but it will stay strong for only two more years .