Counterclockwise: FM radio is past its peak

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FM radio has awesome features - it's free, it doesn't use up your data, it often has better reception than LTE, it offers various mixes of playlists (both hip and classic) along with news and up-to-date info. So, why does it seem like makers are increasingly reluctant to include it in their phones? Well, while the FM receiver has certainly declined in popularity, there is still a variety of models to choose from. We put together this chart that counts the different number of models by multiple makers that have a receiver. The peak was in the 2008-2010 period. The chart gets a little...

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