great read everyone, I agree with everything thats been said. What I find telling is that we're talking about an almost 1 year old device (in tech years = old) as if the release of the iPhone 6 wasn't much more as a side note. That's what screams quality to me. I for a fact am inclined to upgrade to a 5S this autumn because I don't have the need for a larger screen and am certain the 5S will keep me a happy camper for the next two years. I doubt that sort of conversation goes down in say a Samsung board. Usually they're excited about their new device for a few weeks and afterwards go, 'alright, what's next?'
Long story short props to Apple. May they continue the stellar work they're doing for a very long time ;-)