I also noticed that you changed the theme from a svbtle one to a custom one - a welcome change, I dislike seeing the svbtle theme used on other blogs.

You make some valid points in the article, but not sure how you come to the conclusion that this is the death of Apple. An obvious hyperbole - but even so - if Apple have taken inspiration from competitors. That is not a kiss of death in itself. As long as they do things differently where it matters they will have a unique value prob for customers.