There are people who claim to see the Virgin Mary in their mashed potatoes. Those are the kind of thinkers that might read more into Apple's decision to stop selling the Bluetooth Headset that has been offered for Apple's touchscreen device ever since the first-gen version was introduced in June 2007. Back then, the headset was offered for $129 bundled with a Bluetooth Travel Cable and a Dual Dock that would recharge both the phone and the accessory. In 2008, the price was slashed to $99 at the same time the 3G version of the phone was released. The Dock was no longer included as Apple had discontinued the item. Fans of the Bluetooth headset raved over its easy set-up and slim design while there were those who crticized the device's drain on battery life, limited range and the absence of voice controls.
On Apple's web site, the item has been listed as discontinued since Saturday although it can still be added to your shopping cart. Now the question is, why would Apple stop selling an accessory for the iPhone?
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: