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Re:iPhone 7 by scott_karana on Thursday September 08, 2016 @11:20AM (#12453826)
Why does it need to be a factory Bluetooth system? DIN-standard decks have had a rich aftermarket for half a century at least, and have always offered more features than factory decks.

A Bluetooth+USB+AUX deck from a brand like Pioneer or Alpine is about $100USD. Yes, it sucks to spend more money, but you also get Bluetooth calling, proper audio format support (does your Chevy so OGG?) and even support for apps like Pandora sometimes. Worth getting _without_ even having an iPhone, for me at least.

Re:iPhone 7 by unprepare on Thursday September 08, 2016 @12:07PM (#12454285)
>Why does it need to be a factory Bluetooth system?

Why do i need to get RAM upgrades from Apple? Storage upgrades? CPU? battery?

Why cant i just get a third party magsafe charger?

Because Apple's ethos says that you do it right the first time or you live with the consequences (or live with our prices for upgrades) - the equivalent of which would be insisting on a factory bluetooth system rather than getting a third party device.

Of course there are numerous benefits to going with third party/aftermarket devices. If Apple is counting on its users doing that, then it represents a major cultural shift from Apple.