Saturday, February 09, 2008
iPhone’s Growth: It’s An Amazing Story
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I can’t think of any other product story quite like this. Can you? In just six short months, Apple has grown from a non-player in mobile to 2nd in the marketplace for smartphones. And that’s with limited availability.
I don’t have an iPhone (they are not available in our area), but I have its almost identical non-phone cousin, the iPod Touch. I can tell you that device delivers a brand experience that is refreshing in its form, simplicity, usability and usefulness. The difference between the iPhone and iPod Touch is a matter of feature/benefits. To me, what Apple is really selling here is a wonderful new interface to harness a crossroads of technologies, wants, and needs. The iPhone is like having a remote control for your digital life, and I am sure that is where Apple and the consumer will continue to prosper from this interface in the future.