These things I can guarantee about whatever Apple makes from this point forward: It will be original.

1. It will be innovative.
2. It will be exclusive.
3. It will be expensive.
4. It’s aesthetics will be impeccable.

The influence of developers, even influential developers like you, will be minimal. The influence of customers and users will be held in even higher contempt.
The influence of fellow business artisans such as Larry Ellison (and even Larry’s nemesis, Bill Gates) will be significant, though secondary at best to Steve’s own muse.