Again another excuse. Apple is just trying to profit in their own accessories market. We will probably see even more accessories removed from the Apple Store in the coming months. But of course people will try to justify it by blaming the accessory maker.
It is the accessory makers faults, why would you sell competitor, especially when that competitor is working against you
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I fully understand your point and I'm not trying to argue but...
How many iPhone users have the HealthKit capable chip (5S, 6, 6+). And of those then how many diligently track health data? And of those then how many carry their phone during a workout?
Again, not arguing here. Just playing devils advocate for why a company wouldn't want to be dictated by Apple on how to run their future. As someone who's been using a Fitbit for years but does nothing with the data (I've been the same weight/build since college) then Ive been using FitBits more out of habit than necessity. But I know a lot of people much more serious about fitness than me and they aren't planning on strapping an iPhone to their foreheads or drop $350 for a wrist enabled tracker. And considering the Fitbit gear is pretty good then to those people then switching just for brand loyalty may not make sense.
I bike around 2500 miles a year and use my iPhone to track my miles. I also wear a fitbit, well until my Misfit gets here on Friday. It's my data and I say how and where it gets used not fitbit...