Same as with the wireless charger and wireless earbuds, they are advertised as part of the iphone innovative features but sold separately, so that they can advertise the whole line as "starting from $699"; meanwhile the whole iphone experience actually starts just shy of a thousand dollars.
> I still wish there was a smaller iPhone
me too, me too. holding tight to the 5s for now, I'm not gonna get a pouch for these non-pocketable monstrosities.
From my perspective the aftermarket cell phone case fixes a flaw in the design.
Highly likely unrelated, but it reminds me of Steve Jobs's biography where he talks about the important lesson from his dad about making sure every aspect of your work is done with care throughout. Even the parts people won't see.
I upgraded to an X from a 5. The screen real estate really allowed me to not to turn on my computer at some nights, which I consider as a plus. I just read what I want to read, and reply a bunch of e-mails, then put it off.
The sales reps can push for warranty or a case. Either way a win-win for Apple shareholders.
For being a radio frequency transparent, premium material?
I still wish there was a smaller iPhone that I could operate one-handed without the hacky home button tap to reach the top of the screen. How does that work on the X without the home button?