Isn't that just like Sony of today? Trying to compete in a losing market. Apple is realizing they aren't able to sell a small iPhone, and are shifting manufacturing away from it, and Sony comes, charging over the horizon thinking they will Own The World Of Small Phones. A world that practically doesn't exist. But it might do wonders for Apple's anemic sales of the 12 mini. People will get a look at the Sony and think, 'Gee, too bad Apple doesn't make something like this. Oh, they do? Well, I'd rather have an Apple than Sony baloney.' What, it could happen just like that... *shrug*