IPhone 5 has a big problem

File this with UFO sightings. I agree that the sudden uptick in litigation reflects Apple being defensive but also paranoid to the fact that the iPhone can lose its edge as they transition to the post-Jobs era. Still, that doesn't suddenly make them underdogs as this article paints the picture. The massive user base ensures a stable upgrade market for some time. I'd be very afraid of Samsung too but Apple always had a feisty legal department (remember how they tried to shut down Apple rumor blogs long before the iPhone?) but they never shied away from out innovating competition.

Having said that, there's nothing technically remarkable about iOS 5 that combined with fancier hardware would make it more enticing to upgrade from iPhone 4 so far. I'm praying for surprise (like weather proof or charging via conduction).

I've been curious about this lately and even though they're silent now, I'd hope to learn why there have been so many delays come launch time (may be a bit too hopeful, though). Focusing on the delay itself, it's important to realize that Apple has been putting out pretty solid releases year after year on time. To build major releases of software and hardware year to year, that takes an immense amount of effort. Hopefully the delays have no major effect on the device itself and the time that we've all spent waiting will be worthwhile. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

"Let's be clear: Apple changed its delivery pattern for iPhone. It's a delay, and a big one.” Followed by absolutely no evidence supporting the statement.

Yep, this is not link-bait, no siree.

Maybe they're trying to figure out if they can launch it without being inundated by lawsuits... Just like the ones they've been putting out lately.

Oh my, goodness gracious, this does sound very serious indeed.