After Years Of Minimalism, Apple Is Embracing Physical Controls Again In 2016, Apple made headlines by removing the headphone jack from the iPhone 7—a decision famously described by Apple executive Phil Schiller as an act of “courage.” This bold move was not an isolated instance; Apple had already built a reputation for pushing boundaries in the name of design evolution. Whether it was releasing the ultrathin MacBook Air with minimal ports, removing the multifunctional home button from iPhones, or debuting pricey Bluetooth headphones, Apple’s willingness to discard traditional hardware functionality was seen by many as a path toward a sleeker, more modern tech landscape. However, eight years after declaring that removing the headphone jack was a courageous decision, Apple seems to be taking a step back from its minimalist crusade. At the recent iPhone 16 presentation, Apple unveiled new features that clearly signal a shift: physical buttons and ports are making a comeback. The tech
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