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Technology · 12 March 2026

Apple’s “Missing Features” Strategy: Why Users Feel Limited

Apple’s “Missing Features” Strategy: Why Users Feel Limited

Apple’s latest devices highlight a pattern some users call “feature handicapping.” The new MacBook Neo reportedly skips the backlit keyboard many Mac users rely on. Meanwhile, the budget iPhone E Series lacks wireless charging—despite Apple increasingly pushing wireless accessories. As the ecosystem moves toward cable-free AirPods and MagSafe Charger, critics argue these omissions pressure buyers to upgrade to pricier models, effectively limiting lower-tier devices to maintain Apple’s premium product ladder.

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