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Because even if manufacturers did really save some money (which is debatable) it doesn't make sense to save some cents on an $800 product.

For example in terms of parts all phones already have a DA conversor and an amp to be able to send analog audio to the speakers. The actual headphone jack costs close to nothing.

It might even be more expensive for Apple to manufacture the lightning to headphone adapter...




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