I wish Apple would make a developer-slash-power user's version of their phones and tablets, with SD slot, USB hosting port, access to the full NFC stack, etc.

I wish Apple would make a developer-slash-power user's version of their phones and tablets, with SD slot, USB hosting port, access to the full NFC stack, etc. The masses might need the dumb, sealed up version, but the hackers are the ones who'll push the envelope and extend the platform. It's like an extended R&D division for little additional cost. I guess the problem is that the hackers will come up with cool hardware add-ons and apps, and the masses will get confused and jealous.