Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he believes the iPhone is falling behind on features when compared with its main rivals.
He said this has allowed competitors like Samsung to catch up as he spoke about the importance of brand identity at the Business Week Best Brand Awards.
Wozniak said Apple had many loyal fans but warned that loyalty could not be taken for granted.
He said: “I am proud that we have such loyal fans but this loyalty is not given. The need to have the best products is always there.
“Currently we are, in my opinion, somewhat behind with features in the smartphone business. Others have caught up. Samsung is a big competitor. But precisely because they are currently making great products.”
Wozniak also told why he chooses to stand in line at Apple stores to buy new products on launch days despite remaining an employee of the company to this day.
He explained: “The launch of a new Apple product is for me like a big, major concert which you absolutely must attend personally.
“It’s history. Sure, I could order online or call the store manager so that they smuggled me in the back door but that would be nothing.
“No, I will have the experience like any normal customer. But one thing is certain. If Apple made lousy products, I would not be in line.”
Via: MacRumors