3.5mm headphone jack
New USB Type-C Could Soon Kill the 3.5mm Audio Jack
We all know the biggest problem with removing the 3.5mm jack is that it will suddenly render countless earbuds and headphones useless unless you buy a separate adapter. Furthermore, the phone's charging port gets occupied if you have headphones plugged into them. But now, Intel architects Brad Saunders and Rahman Ismail have shown a coming USB audio standard at the Intel...
Alleged iPhone 7 Component Leak Shows 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Don’t hold your breath for an all-in-one Lightning port for the iPhone 7, at least not yet. A recent image published on Chinese microblogging site Weibo and spotted by French blog Nowhereelse, shows a Lightning cable assembly apparently belonging to the upcoming iPhone 7. The surprise element: it includes a 3.5mm headphone jack. As you...
Apple’s iPhone 7 May Feature Thinner, Waterproof Design With No Headphone Jack
According to a new report from Fast Company, Apple’s iPhone 7 may feature a thinner waterproof body with no headphone jack, in addition to wireless charging. The report is in line with several past rumours coming out of the Asian supply chain. Citing a source with "knowledge of the company's plans," Fast Company says the...
Apple May Replace 3.5mm Headphone Jack on iPhone 7 With All-in-One Lightning Connector
According to Japanese website Mac Otakara, Apple is planning to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack on the next-generation iPhone in favour of an all-in-one Lightning connector. Apple may also release Lightning-equipped EarPods to support the new audio output on future iOS devices. Citing a reliable source, the report claims the new same-sized Lightning connector will...