Apple's pre-order sales figures for its iPhone5 [sic] were impressive, with more than two million people pre-ordering the smartphone in the first 24 hours after its launch last month.

For most companies, sales figures like these are the ultimate sign of success. But for Apple, it may not be enough...

Of course. Nothing is ever enough to save Apple.

...the iPhone 5 is a failure at its heart.

A failure at its heart? A failure at its heart? Maybe that explains why every now and then the Macalope feels a little bit nervous that the best of all the years have gone by. And why every now and then he .