Chapter 93

It even boasted two innovative input modes—a full computer-like keyboard and a traditional nine-key layout. It was compatible with nearly all mainstream office software. In fact, calling it a phone didn't quite do it justice. It was more like a high-end pocket computer. But so what? The tides of change were unstoppable. Symbian was utterly powerless in the face of Android's rise. When the N97 launched, it aimed to be the game-changing device of its time. But in the end, it became Nokia's swan song, a final burst of brilliance before the inevitable decline. Nokia was strong, and the N97 was impressive. Yet, it couldn't escape being crushed by the wheels of time. That was just how the world worked. Take Kodak, for example—up until its bankruptcy and restructuring, it was still the best film manufacturer in the world. What defeated it wasn't a superior competitor, but the paradigm shift brought on by digital cameras. Owen felt a bit frustrated, as Stephen didn't even bother to