Should I give up on the 808 and go get a Samsung Galaxy S III? No, I don't think so, though the choice would be tantalising if I was starting from scratch, with no knowledge or experience on either platform.

I'm actually very happy with the Nokia 808's feature set and 99% happy with the choice of Symbian apps available (I'll leave that 1% open for a few more really great games), as indeed I (largely) was on the N8 before it. Having the best camera on me at all times, however poor the lighting, is very important to me, since photos endure for much longer than anything in the tech world and can be enjoyed by people far afield ( one day you'll look back and be glad you had an N8/808.)

Symbian will be supported by Nokia 'until 2016', and Belle FP2 promises to keep the 808 (and 700 and 701) feeling fresh for another six months or so. The real question is what I'll be using and recommending, come Autumn 2013. The 808 with custom firmware? The latest Nexus? An 'ultimate PureView' Windows Phone?