Given how expensive the product is and how easy it is to add these features, Bose should do it. The cable is not removable. I didnt order the wide size, and I probably should have. So, Ive gone through 3 or 4 pair of bluetooth neckband earbuds trying to find something comparable to my old Leophile Eel, which still works perfectly fine. If they simply moved the charging port to the top of the speaker beside the buttons, then ONE short side of the speaker would be FLAT, and they would be totally flexible for vertical or horizontal use! So Im now only really able to use the right side since using them both but with one super quiet ends up ruining the noise cancellation anyways. I was amazed at how long. These shoes are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Don’t be like me, read the dimensions 😊 The straps are elastic so theyre easy to put on and take off.