I think that perceptions have changed since Apple and Google transformed the mobile market. I think that Nokia and Microsoft are seen as just other competitors in a big marketplace. Computers, phones and tablets are just commodities, more like TVs than they once were. If I had to pick the one predominant TV maker, I wouldn't know who to pick.

In the US, I don't think Nokia rules anything.

If anyone "rules" the mobile market, I would say Apple does. Apple can change the course of history and has done so repeatedly. No other company is doing that, even that old tiger Microsoft has become just another aging, obese *****cat. Speculation is that Bill Gates is returning because it badly needs a brain transplant...

P.S. In honor of this site's censoring software, Here are the lyrics of a pop song that contains the word that I used above.


"What's New *****cat"

What's new *****cat? Woah, Woah
What's new *****cat? Woah, Woah
*****cat, *****cat
I've got flowers
And lots of hours
To spend with you.
So go and powder your cute little *****cat nose!
*****cat, *****cat
I love you
Yes, I do!
You and your *****cat nose!
What's new *****cat? Woah, Woah
What's new *****cat? Woah, Woah
*****cat, *****cat
You're so thrilling
And I'm so willing
To care for you.
So go and make up your cute little *****cat face!
*****cat, *****cat
I love you
Yes, I do!
You and your *****cat face!
What's new *****cat? Woah, Woah
What's new *****cat? Woah, Woah
*****cat, *****cat
You're delicious
And if my wishes
Can all come true
I'll soon be kissing your sweet little *****cat lips!
*****cat, *****cat
I love you
Yes, I do!
You and your *****cat lips!
You and your *****cat eyes!
You and your *****cat nose!