But even the most trustworthy hand could eventually find it difficult to keep its grip on a taut line.

NEWYORKER: Alone

But feature phone performance of Nokia is little discussed and it is clear that Wall Street does not have a grip on the key Asha model line shipment numbers right now.

FORBES: Nokia's 3Q12 - Not as Easy to Game as It Seems

On the heels of a hot start for the Galaxy S4, which the company says sold 10 million units in less than a month, the Korean gadget-maker seems to be homing in on the rival iPhone with a handset that promises to be easier to grip than its bulkier cousins in the Galaxy line.

CNN: Samsung to make a mini version of its Galaxy S4