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From: badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: misc.phone.mobile.iphone,comp.mobile.android
Subject: Re: What's the actual *advantage* of not having an sd slot?
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:21:08 -0000 (UTC)
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Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
> The fact is the removal of essential, industry-standard features like the
> 3.5 mm auxiliary jack and SD card slot from modern devices is often
> justified by manufacturers as a step towards innovation or improved design. 
> 
> However, an intelligent examination reveals a far more cynical motive.
> 
> The deliberate creation of new revenue streams and increased dependency on
> proprietary ecosystems, always at the expense of user functionality and
> convenience. 
> 
> Removing basic industry-standard hardware functionality isn't about adding
> capability; it's about removing choice and monetizing basic features.


This is not the official reason according to Apple. Are you sure Alan,
Lorenz and Jolly Roger will approve of your conclusion?