Unlike other phones, iPhones do not let the user access radio signals. This is a probem because: Some people prefer a curated broadcast and don't want to jump through hoops to listen to a station with their phone; many radio shows thrive on being a representation and outlet for the community, compared to the delocalization of streaming; and most importantly..

IT. COULD. SAVE. YOUR. LIFE.

During natural disasters, cell towers are highly unreliable. Every disaster, cell service goes out for thousands of people, and service providers have to take immediate actions to maintain them. While these do work, they still leave people in the dark for hours at a time, more than enough time for a disaster to go from bad to worse depending on the location. So, rather than put all our eggs into one basket, we should instead allow for a reasonable secondary option. Radio is that option; along with there being FM radio stations, which can easily transmit from 50 miles away, there are also AM stations and emergency weather stations, both of which produce long-distance signals best suited for transmitting emergency information. Anyone with a radio receiver and proper tuner (weather band signals are somewhat niche) could access lifesaving information, all without a cellular or wi-fi signal. However, while other brands have included FM radio access, Apple has not budged, blocking users from using it on their phones. Even worse, Apple has removed the FM receiver on later models, making it impossible for iPhones to access radio signals in the first-place.

To be fair, in case of emergencies, it is recommended to have an emergency radio (preferably a weather band one); however, that assumes that everyone knows how to prepare for a disaster, and the people who need the most help tend to be the ones who assume a disaster will never happen. Other major manufacturers still include accessible FM receivers on their latest models, while Apple does not have them in the first-place. A lot of people use iPhones, myself included, and I would love to use it as a radio not just as a pleasant substitute to podcasts and streaming, but as a potential lifesaver in the long-run. In disasters, information is critical; for a company who says "Think Different," Apple flat-out ignores what is essential.