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Why can't we have a car that only has:

(a) a standardized mechanism for attaching and powering your phone on its dashboard (think a "mini VESA mount" with options for USB/wireless charging)

(b) bluetooth HID-compatible physical controls on the steering wheel and/or center console so you don't have to reach for your device

(c) a minified car "radio" that only offers AM/FM radio and bluetooth audio connectivity

All other controls should be physical, copied straight out of a 90s/00s car.




The same reason why we can't have:

- TV's that only display images without syphoning user data;

- One-time payment app purchase without subscription.


If you don't mean "make more money"/"squeeze out every penny possible", I doubt the reasons are the same. These are 3 totally different classes of products, with different development/support costs, and pricing orders of magnitude apart.

- A new car is an O($10k) investment.

- A TV is an O($100) investment.

- A monthly app subscription is typically O($1).




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