[an_guy]

> interoperates with other products that don't exist yet.

Are you claiming no other wireless earphones exist other than apples'??

[charcircuit]

That would implement Apple's proprietary protocol. He thinks Europe would think Apple is creating a monopoly for themselves for iPhone headphones since no other company could implement the protocol without Apple's approval.

[raw_anon_1111]

iPhones work with any BT headphones.

[charcircuit]

But other BT headphone manufacturers wouldn't be able to get the ultra low latency / sound quality / perfect device switching / etc.