SEOUL: Asian smartphone makers have a chance to exploit a rare letdown from pacesetter Apple Inc after the new iPhone 4S failed to wow fans and investors, leaving Android rivals better placed to grab market share.
The iPhone — introduced in 2007 with the touchscreen template now adopted by its rivals — is the gold standard in the booming smartphone market, and its sales have dealt a blow to ambitious plans of many competitors.
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