probably because the manufacturers are in china, which doesnt give a flying fuck about patents. but at&t and verizon are the big money in jurisdiction. this will most likely never go to court.
wheres the first party stuff at LEAST? like garage band couldve been amazing.. or logic or reason, or maps.. wheres the tilt brush and 3d modelers? rollercoaster tycoon would shred in this.
you could gentrify a neighborhood selling these hipster mobius bagels to couples.