The phone has obtained emotional value far beyond that of a mere device; it is fast becoming a lifestyle commodity. This has serious implications for how a consumer's purchasing choice is determined. Simultaneously, empowered by the explosion of information, forums and opinion online, consumers are changing the rules of engagement with retailers and suppliers across the spectrum: they are creating a pull-demand world in which the consumer, rather than retailer or supplier, calls the shots.

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