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Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 9:37pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Ever wondered why that your very expensive iPhone did not come with an FM radio? Then you’re not alone on this. It is important to note that: iPhones before iPhone 6s had FM Receiver but it was hidden and was rendered useless by Apple ( surprising right? ). Even recently FCC (Federal Communications Commission), asked Apple to enable FM Radio’s to transmit broadcast warnings and alerts in emergency situation but Apple refused stating that “newer iPhone’s don’t have FM Chips.” It’s quite surprising to find out that even cheaper phones come with the FM radio, but our very expensive iPhones do not come with it. (OjReloaded) https://www.ojreloaded.com.ng has compiled the major reasons why iPhones do not come with FM Radio: 1. Apple likes its products to be perceived as a niche market product It is evident the FM radio is something that is accessible to almost everyone. As a matter of fact the cheapest of feature phones has an FM Radio. And that’s exactly the bracket Apple doesn’t want to see itself in. So Apple offers the ability to live stream music to your device via the internet. The quality and experience of that is way better than hearing the same song on FM radio without having to listen to endlessly painful commercials. 2. Steve Jobs vision was to have a completely wireless experience on the iPhones As long as there is FM the phone would require an external antenna, via headphone jack. Also FM would require a separate chip to work which may also result in more battery drain in iPhones which ship with smaller batteries. 3. Feature Competition Why would Apple add a feature that competes with Apple Music or Internet Radio? some people even refer to FM radio as a dying technology anyway. Digital Audio Broadcasting such as DAB+ or Digital Radio Mon dial would be more appropriate. But still very unlikely. Most car manufacturers are already switching to DAB+ in markets that support it. 4. Economic Motive There’s a suspicion that there is an economic motive. Cellphones generally are often used to download music or podcasts. If you do this over the air, no network charges apply. This results in commercial pressure to abandon over the air TV and Radio, and sell the spectrum to cellphone companies who will charge customers for what was formerly free, or at least paid for by advertisements. And, by the way, notice that unless you pay an additional fee, the advertisements do not go away when you listen to network radio. 5. No Apparent Reason Surprisingly enough, Apple just doesn’t want an FM on their device, despite the criticism. There is an FM receiver included in their hardware, but it cannot be accessed. recent cell phone makers are simply not interested in making an FM receiver for their phones, some sort of a recent trend perhaps. Even some new Android phones are shipping some of their latest lines of smartphones without an FM. For more reasons/latest news visit: https://www.ojreloaded.com.ng/latest/finally-revealed-reasons-why-iphones-do-not-have-fm-radio 5 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by ZesusHVWritter(m): 9:42pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
FM is a major means of transmitting information both in local and major cities. FM is also the most convenient means of passing information devoid of Internet data and network reception. Apple choosing to opt of it, is like manufacturers deleting the 3.5mm port. They have no viable reason other than for showmanship. Took me 12hours of research to come up with this. I am not a smart person, I am just diligent. 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 9:54pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
ZesusHVWritter:FTC there |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Hypnotise: 9:55pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Chai |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by adefemi007(m): 9:58pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Okay |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 10:00pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Hypnotise: Hahaha na so we see am o. Even my previous iPhone 5s no gree get Radio. lol |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by GOFRONT(m): 10:09pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
That's why I prefer Blackberry 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 10:31pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
GOFRONT: For This 2020 41 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by edoairways: 10:36pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
That is why they are unique 4 Likes |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Junknstuff: 10:50pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Trash |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 10:54pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
edoairways: Biko I still like my FM radio 25 Likes |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by edoairways: 10:58pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
DextrousDavid:You can't have everything 1 Like |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 11:23pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
edoairways:oh.. but I can 2 Likes |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Nobody: 12:00am On Jul 10, 2020 |
Who radio help? Even the ones in Androids are almost useless. 1 Like |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by MamaCass: 12:06am On Jul 10, 2020 |
Your number 2 reason is a joke. Xaomi did it. No need for external antenna to receive FM signals. 22 Likes |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Ovie56(m): 12:13am On Jul 10, 2020 |
FM Radio is still a thing? 2020? |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 12:19am On Jul 10, 2020 |
MamaCass: Mama Xaomi has arrived lol. But I think you're right. this is true with Redmi 7A |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 12:36am On Jul 10, 2020 |
23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Flytime: 12:56am On Jul 10, 2020 |
edoairways:what did they use to replace it that Android doesn't have? |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by edoairways: 3:46am On Jul 10, 2020 |
DextrousDavid: 2 Likes |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by gentlestdude(m): 4:57am On Jul 10, 2020 |
people still dey hear radio? |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Ilefoaye(m): 5:18am On Jul 10, 2020 |
bravo 1 Like |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by doggedfighter(f): 5:58am On Jul 10, 2020 |
It's about Apple company not about the user |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by phemmyfour: 6:06am On Jul 10, 2020 |
I ll go with no5. Can a clay question the potter? 1 Like |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Kylekent59: 6:10am On Jul 10, 2020 |
gentlestdude:Everyone must not be like you. If you feel too big, that's for you. No wonder when it comes to politics, you see people commenting trash.... It is also a means of passing information. 12 Likes |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by abumeinben(m): 6:11am On Jul 10, 2020 |
There are so many Chinese phones that receive FM transmissions without antenna or earpiece. 2 Likes |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by awoo47: 6:14am On Jul 10, 2020 |
those phone dey sell #2000 lyk bontel nd co has FM radio without external antenna Nd even has call recording feature 1 Like |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by DextrousDavid(m): 6:33am On Jul 10, 2020 |
phemmyfour: Nice question o. confirm boss |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by Onyenna(m): 6:49am On Jul 10, 2020 |
Okay |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by meobizy(f): 6:58am On Jul 10, 2020 |
FM Radio stations have inferior sound. Yuck. |
Re: Finally Revealed: Reasons Why Iphones Do Not Have FM Radio by masterP042(m): 7:01am On Jul 10, 2020 |
Everyone saying it's unique. If a big man does nonsense people will call it a trend, but even if a poor man is doing something good, no one cares. There's no reasonable reason for iphones not to have fm.. But since it's Apple, it's being called unique and classy.. Inside life. 11 Likes |
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