Well completely OT I guess, but everytime there is a thread on WP; its about how bad/good it is against iOS/Android.
Since the time I bought the 920 (18 months back) what I have read most is about how WP is behind iOS and android, the features it lacks etc. Basically, giving me a sense that what people actually want is a WP in iOS/Android skin! I don't know if I am making any sense here to anyone but now that there are so many things improved in WP; the rants have changed but still exist.
I for one love WP 8/8.1. The UI and Live tiles alone make it better for me than iOS and Android. Can't stand those icons anymore. Moreover, Cortana, ability to search in sms and background wallpapers has just made it more likeable as far as I am concerned.
Anyhow, people will buy what they like. Its not like Apple does not screw up but I think they have some of the best marketing brains in the company and the fact that they do not take time to make their products available to the masses (shipping within 2 weeks of announcing them) plays a major role in their sales and hype.
In any case, I am really looking forward to McLaren and so far do not see any way in which Android or iOS can make me jump to their ecosystem.
To each his/her own