Originally posted by Monk
"Pretty Genius"
By stating that I'm more than positive that he was referring to the actual design and capabilities of iOS or iPhones in general. That is a ridiculous and insular statement. The only genius Apple has demonstrated in recent years is how well they can reel in, and maintain their grip on, their pigeons (consumers). With every release of the iOS, Apple isn't "revolutionizing" anything; it is simply refining and implementing features that have been common for standard smartphones for years. Apple knows its business strategy and marketing tactics well, throwing around statements like "200 New Features" and "The biggest thing to happen"- just what the bandwagon riders salivate over.
Now, don't misinterpret my post as an attempt to bash Apple or the iOS. iPhones and the iOS are perfectly tolerable and adequate, but they certainly do not reflect the quality demonstrated by consumer hype.