Has the mobile phone industry lost the plot?

Link: How the mobile phone biz lost the plot | The Register

The author of this article seems to think so..

Nokia’s recent announcement heralding the arrival of “widgets” is further proof that the entire mobile industry is a rudderless ship furiously innovating in circles.

Having lost sight of consumer sentiment years ago, all sectors of the industry seem to be clamouring to give every crackpot idea a chance in a desperate attempt to differentiate themselves from the competition.

Will the iPhone be the saviour of the industry, or another missed opportunity? Only time will tell..