Apple is very lucky to have you as a loyal customer, but you do realise that what you've said accounts for practically all smart phones now. Apple's brand is what makes it stand out more than anything else. Technology is in par with other phones now.
Apple will always lead?! Never go below other companies?! Do you realise what you're saying? Technology is constantly adapting/improving. Apple back in the early 80's became a top contender and then Microsoft came in and Apple became pretty much worthless. Now Apple returns, but Google is after it's market share and it is definitely catching up.
No company is resilient in this fast economic climate especially when it relates to technology and innovation. One step behind is huge in the industry and unless Apple plans to sue every company for copyright infringement and patenting lawsuits, hindering further innovation by rival companies, it will not remain on top forever.
Don't forget the big countries have anti-competition governance which disallows large corporations from acting as monopolies.
Further, with Steve Jobs out of the picture although he will still remain passively on the board, will put Apple through some tough times due to the fact that the new CEO has massive shoes to fill.
