Interesting you’d ask this. Recently I debated that myself and moved it out. But it felt so weird I moved it back the same day. It’s the first app on my dock and it’s always been there. I think first and foremost the iPhone is a phone, so I need it there.

2010 - iPhone 4

2012 - iPhone 5

2015 - iPhone 6S

2016 - Battery pack for iPhone (Yes lol. we all know how small the 6S battery was), MacBook Pro

2018 - Apple Watch S3, AirPods, Apple Mouse, Magic Keyboard

2019 - iPhone XS

2020 - iPhone 11 Pro, Apple TV, iPad Air 4th Gen

2021 - iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch S6

2022 - AirPods Pro, Apple Pencil, new Apple TV 4K

2023 - Apple Watch Ultra, New Apple Mouse, New Magic keyboard, Mac Studio, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Pro 12.9, Magic Keyboard for iPad (I think I went a little crazy this year)