[From Stephen Trew] The Guardian presents a good summary of the reaction to the iPhone4S launch and subsequent turn around in critics opinion with the massive early sales. "Web pundits rushed to criticise the iPhone 4S for not being the iPhone 5 – but Apple could have managed the media better On 4 October, after months of speculation, Apple finally launched the iPhone 5. The commentariat were ecstatic and approvingly listed the new smartphone's strongest points: twice the processor speed; seven times the graphics oomph; a new camera with an Apple-designed lens, 8MP and improved image processing; the power of the new iOS 5; iCloud integration and synchronisation with iDevices; a new smart antenna; Siri, the innovative intelligent assistant. And, courageously resisting the temptation of capricious cosmetic changes, the iPhone 5 stayed with Jonathan Ive's elegant, timeless design. The preternaturally modest Apple execs cringe at the gushing praise, but what can they do? It's their cross to bear."