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Answering the blog title: nothing. He's dishing on competitors like always. A better answer: this is a tired story, author. Can't we be more creative than "And
by achompas 16y ago
Answering the blog title: nothing. He's dishing on competitors like always.
A better answer: this is a tired story, author. Can't we be more creative than "Android v. iOS is today's Windows v. Mac?" Why would Jobs worry about Android's market share if we'll see an iPhone on Verizon in January? That's another 1-2 million handsets sold. Why would he worry about Android tablets when the iPad dominates (edit: is) the tabloid market? Answer: he isn't--he's just smack-talking.
The author argues that, by Jobs' logic, the iPhone is "too small to create compelling apps." This is a straw man, though--tablets have nothing to do with phones. Each device has a different use, as made evident by how developers create separate apps for iPhone vs. iPad. Jobs's main point was that a 7" screen delivers a sub-optimal tablet experience.
Sorry guys, I just really hate linkbait articles.