When mobile phones first became fashionable in the late 90s, people didn’t really care about what those things can do since they all did the same thing and everyone played Snake. And then came the cameras.
At this point, focus was still on how the phones look. The utilitarian devices had become fashion statements and Nokia was the General Motors of its industry, offering all sorts options for all segments.
Then came the all screen iPhone, followed by apps, which destroyed the hardware oriented mobile industry. Now we’ve got everyone making black slabs of glass and metal or plastic, showing squares of all variations.
We’re back to the utilitarian era of mobile industry. How soon will the fashionable era returns? The Lumias are showing the way and HTC is taking the bait. – Read on Path.