iPhone 6 Released Compared To Samsung Note 4

Like all in the world I have watched the news release of the iPhone 6. I think it ironic that most of the reports keep referring to the new features and size of iPhone 6 to the Samsung Note 4. It appears that Apple is now chasing Samsung and surprisingly Microsoft in features and design. Is it possible that Apple has lost its leadership edge? I believe so when most Tablets and cell phones are Samsung, having the largest share of the market.
In the new Samsun Note 4 tv adverts they quote the news releases, "the new iPhone copied Samsung...." People stood in line for days if not weeks to get something Samsung already had on the market. I suppose the iPhone is like a ugly dog, some people just have no choice but to love it.