The stylus itself has been fattened out and lengthened to three-quarters of the device's length, making it easier to write with and its end is now rubberized to give it more pen-like friction on the glass screen.
Given the number of Android handsets floating around, it's not really possible (read: Impossible) for the company to appease everyone, especially since the length of the device's neck needs to be altered based on the phones' screens, meaning they can't just make a modular holder.
The coiled cord is tangle-resistant and easier to manage, while the length permits users to handle their device anywhere in the car while still charging.