Apple has owned the market for digital media ecosystems. The majority of people use iTunes for managing their music and many use it for their video content as well. But the likes of Samsung make very good, some say better, smartphones at lower prices than Apple, and the cheaper Chinese manufacturers are growing significantly. There is the possibility that Apple competitors will see the importance of the “glue” that ecosystems give them, and use the same one in their smartphones, smart TV, tablets and even IoT devices. Google has already started down that path with Android. Apple used to be known for its early introductions of new technologies, which is why it is truly amazing that as mid-2016 approaches, Apple…