IPhone / iPod (keyboard and mouse bluetooth support)

I would like apple adopt bluetooth and keyboard support for the update on iOS 8+. I love using it like a little computer where I can use my keyboard and mouse to go through the content.
Reasons:
1. Easier to click on small icons on games and software where icons seems to small. example when playing games like the simpsons / family guy game for iOS
2. Using the mouse to scroll text naturally up and down using the mouse wheel or gesture
3. Easier to highlight text especially when making new messages via email, sms, chat etc.
4. When doing tutorials for new people who bought an iPhone / iPad etc. makes it easier to show them what are you clicking.
5. Makes it easier to multi-task!
Apple please consider this.

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