I don&#x27;t get it. is there some law enacted that you have to upgrade to the newest phone every time it comes out? apple can do whatever they damn well please, just like samsung, lg, sony can. IF you don&#x27;t like the fact that they&#x27;re removing it, dont upgrade your phone, or switch to a different phone company. Owner of a Note 4. when the note 5 and edge plus came out but no longer had sd card expandable slots, I simply did not upgrade. and will not.