Re: Why do iPhones currently lack even the most basic hardware functionality?

On 2022-04-22 4:45 a.m., Marco Moock wrote:
> Am Donnerstag, 21. April 2022, um 20:12:12 Uhr schrieb Andy Burnelli:
> 
>> Why do iPhones currently lack even the most basic hardware
>> functionality? a. Industry standard sdcard slots to use with
>> _portable_ memory cards b. Industry standard 3.5mm jacks for overall
>> general-purpose needs c. FM radios for emergency use & for specific
>> needs when you're off the net d. License-free cables & ports (such as
>> industry standard USB-C cables) e. Fast chargers (or at least slow
>> chargers) provided gratis, in the box f. Modern capacity batteries
>> (more than 4-1/2 to 7 Amp hours nowadays) etc.
>>
>> I (think I) know why.
>> Do you?
> 
> If apply provides a 3.5mm jack, people can use any headphone, they
> don't need to buy one from Apple.
> 
> It's about money.
> 

Except they don't have to buy them from Apple...

...because there are lots and lots of non-Apple options.