@fraggle @aks 🦾see, but the root problem here was when Apple stopped using 3.5mm audio jacks, thereby forcing manufacturers to make specialized headphones for their products instead of being able to make the same, much simpler to manufacture unpowered wired headphones for everyone.

These manufactures are avoiding having to dedicate engineers specifically to Apple by using Bluetooth because it’s an industry standard. And then they can charge a premium because Apple engineering their phones to avoid accessories that are compatible with competing products has created captive consumers.