The *real* reason ...
early adopter fanbois ? Got your first iPad in 2010 ? How old were you ? 45, 50 maybe ? So you're now 50,55 ? Eyes a tiny bit weaker ? Fingers a tiny bit fatter ?
Not to worry, Apple will see you into the grave.
When I mentioned website accessibility in 2000, it was of no interest to anyone. But now those people are 15 years older ...
Might help disabled users into the bargain.