Us iPod users still (have to) do that. However bad iTunes may be, iTunes+iPod is still by far the best listening experience for many.

good point, but i imagine ipod user's a rapidly diminishing pool.

I don't know about "rapidly". From what I can tell, there is a committed bunch of us who will carry on as long as our devices continue to work. Just because they're no longer being sold, doesn't mean they don't continue to be used. The demand for a relatively cheap high-capacity portable music player hasn't just disappeared into thin air.

Siri support on iOS.

great point. it's crazy/sad that siri can't integrate w/ 3rd party apps. it's also crazy how bad it still is ;) (which is why i don't use it)