When it comes to new markets, I agree that Apple is an non-player. Android will be the dominate player here, and I think Microsoft can certainly do well. However, there's little margin in these markets (which is what Apple is all about). So while it might look impressive that Microsoft has 30% of the India market (as an example), it won't change the fact that Apple will still be making well over 50% of worldwide profits.
As for #2, it's still too early to see how Nokia plays out, but I agree that it could change the landscape..or it might not at all. I won't be surprised either way. And if it doesn't, maybe they'll try do do something with RIM. So ya, they'll throw a ton of money at the problem.
But it's still an uphill battle and it isn't like the current leaders have become stale. So I guess until Apple AND Google start doing serious missteps, I'll continue to be skeptical.
As for #2, it's still too early to see how Nokia plays out, but I agree that it could change the landscape..or it might not at all. I won't be surprised either way. And if it doesn't, maybe they'll try do do something with RIM. So ya, they'll throw a ton of money at the problem.
But it's still an uphill battle and it isn't like the current leaders have become stale. So I guess until Apple AND Google start doing serious missteps, I'll continue to be skeptical.