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Originally Posted by Penforhire

I prefer a large choice in accessories. Because Apple sells so many units of so few devices we get an abundance of choices. I consider this related to their closed system.

But Apple's iron grip on the digital accessories in hotel rooms, store shelves and living rooms is starting to slip—potentially risking the royalties it earns from accessory makers and, more significant, giving Apple customers more freedom to switch to rival products. That could be an issue for a company whose stock has been shaken in recent months as investors worry that the iPhone business is slowing.

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