It's worse tech for audio than 3.5. Far far worse. It's a terrible fucking technical change. No matter how expensive you get it's a worse product than 3.5.
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Supply Chain Rumors Reaffirm iPhone 7 Will Not Have Headphone Jack
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It's worse tech for audio than 3.5. Far far worse. It's a terrible fucking technical change. No matter how expensive you get it's a worse product than 3.5.
.hacked
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I hate bluetooth ear buds, I have gone through 3 pairs and batteries stop holding a charge in 2-3 months. Sure I am buying the cheap ones off amazon but these are also cheap and have lasted me years.
So guess I'll wait for iPhone 7s when they put the headphone jack back in or get one of the sure to be abundant 3rd party adapters.
So guess I'll wait for iPhone 7s when they put the headphone jack back in or get one of the sure to be abundant 3rd party adapters.
Simon Belmont
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Right, but a Luddite is someone who resists technological change.
Also technical change. Whatever, .001 inch smaller phone supporters.
Already Torn
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wtf is this. Are there any benefits to this? I wouldn't want an iPhone 7 if this is the case, nobody would want one.
I don't know about removing the headphone jack from the iPhone (or future Android phones if Apple starts this).
The obvious concern here is having to deal with the hassle of connectivity, battery life on the headphones, and audio quality.
If the BT protocol doesn't improve substantially, I don't be fucking pissed. I would want BT headphones connecting to my shit in not more than 3 seconds. I don't have time for messing around determining my audio device isn't linked up. I also don't like the fact of leaving BT on at all times on my phone, but it would be annoying to toggle that on/off.
At the same time, I love the convenience of BT when I'm using a rental car for work. If Hertz trys to give me a sedan with no BT audio capabilities built-in, I ask for another one. It's nice just being able to get in the car, connect without having to bring any aux cables and just drive off. There has been some connectivity issues and skipped audio issues I've noticed at times on some of the 2015/2016 models of cars, which is why this move would be concerning to me.
The obvious concern here is having to deal with the hassle of connectivity, battery life on the headphones, and audio quality.
If the BT protocol doesn't improve substantially, I don't be fucking pissed. I would want BT headphones connecting to my shit in not more than 3 seconds. I don't have time for messing around determining my audio device isn't linked up. I also don't like the fact of leaving BT on at all times on my phone, but it would be annoying to toggle that on/off.
At the same time, I love the convenience of BT when I'm using a rental car for work. If Hertz trys to give me a sedan with no BT audio capabilities built-in, I ask for another one. It's nice just being able to get in the car, connect without having to bring any aux cables and just drive off. There has been some connectivity issues and skipped audio issues I've noticed at times on some of the 2015/2016 models of cars, which is why this move would be concerning to me.
Simon Belmont
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Fella, I'm not disagreeing with you, just pointing out that you're using a word incorrectly.
Walk down my damn apartment stairwell and kiss whatever you are doing on your Bluetooth headset goodbye.
But maybe they will save us from a Bluetooth only headset by adding support for laughable fucking lightning headsets.
IISANDERII
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USB ports are obsolete and dead???
Gotta validate those brand preferences somehow.
Maybe buy some decent headphones with detachable cables or just higher quality cables and you won't have this problem?
balladofwindfishes
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They died with standard monitor connectors, Google Maps and egg shaped mouses. Didn't you know?
Oh, they have them in now... nice! I checked there last year when I was looking and they didn't have them yet. Would have probably gone that route if they were available.
Oh well, I got the M-100s so I still got the V-Modas I wanted, and I passed my M-80s down to my son in the process.
rokkerkory
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This is stupid
Super Wario
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Complains about BT compression, listens to music at AAC 256 kbps. Okey.
Simon Belmont
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It's going to be hilarious when the camera protrudes even more than now.
Complains about BT compression, listens to music at AAC 256 kbps. Okey.
The difference between 256kbps AAC and CD-quality audio is fucking microscopic compared to the difference between wired and Bluetooth headphones.
People need to stop defending this fucking garbage.
Slackbladder
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So I won't be able to use my £250 Sennheiser headphones with iPhone 7? Apple can fuck off then.
Without wanting to derail is this a new thing on Sony phones? Because my wife dropped her Z3C before Christmas and I've never seen a screen shatter so badly - it's not even fully contained as far I can gather,
Zombie James
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Don't worry, I'm sure an iPhone that's 1/10th of a millimeter thinner will more than make up for the loss.
It's a big deal because I've spent a lot of money on headphones that I really like. I have a few different pairs, for different situations. I don't want to give them all up for a new Apple-included one or have to repurchase anything.
You know what I currently do? Throw my headphones in my purse and pull them out whenever I want/need them.
Know what I can't do with wireless headphones? That. Screw having to have another thing I have to babysit in terms of battery life.
The Albatross
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why not both....? Some super high quality lightning sound and then the ability to use any standard headphones from the last 30 years.
This doesn't even make sense to me because the iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, and iPod touch 5th/6th gen are all quite a bit thinner than existing iPhones and still have headphone jacks.
FriedConsole
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Picture of the OP:
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Will you please use the correct terms for technology before pretending you're enough of an expert to declare it dead?
This is a terrible idea. I know that the AUX port is old, but it gives so much flexibility. If you want to use bluetooth headphones with a phone with a headphone jack, you still can. Eliminating the port doesn't help the consumer in any way whatsoever.
I run with my phone, and use cheap headphones while I do. I go through 2-3 pairs a year from either just sweat buildup or random crap happening to them. I'm not going to pay a premium to buy wireless ones when the same thing can happen.
I run with my phone, and use cheap headphones while I do. I go through 2-3 pairs a year from either just sweat buildup or random crap happening to them. I'm not going to pay a premium to buy wireless ones when the same thing can happen.
What in the fuck? This has got to be some false rumor, right? How is it smart or make any sense at all to remove the aux jack?
I was planning to skip 6 and maybe grab 7 but if it doesn't have aux there's no way in hell I'll buy it. I have several pairs of great headphones that I use on a regular basis and also plug the phone into my car to listen to music/podcasts while driving and the idea of yet another cable/adapter disgusts me.
I was planning to skip 6 and maybe grab 7 but if it doesn't have aux there's no way in hell I'll buy it. I have several pairs of great headphones that I use on a regular basis and also plug the phone into my car to listen to music/podcasts while driving and the idea of yet another cable/adapter disgusts me.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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This isn't the first time this rumour has come up re: the iPhone 7. Unless it's a controlled leak to see how the public reacts, it's looking like it'll happen.
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I just bought a 6S yesterday, but with the way the wind is blowing, I'll likely go Android next time around.
QuicheFontaine
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except nobody is complaining about 3.5mm ports and there isn't a better alternative to it. A proprietary port would be shitty on Apples part and having an adapter to lose also sound awful. your opinion on this matter is just plain wrong. The port doesn't need to be eliminated because apple has some weird fetish about thinness.
Fleet_of_Foot
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Can't wait until the ends of all my headphone cords look like this:
Only 2014 Apple kids will get this.
Only 2014 Apple kids will get this.
#sorrynotsorry
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Hilarious. They'd no doubt make money with this move, but it would be enough to lose me and many others as customers. Short term gain for Apple. Seems pretty stupid.
I mostly use bluetooth headphones now.While not as good as my studio aux pair, they do the job well. I'd hate this since my car doesn't have bluetooth and aux is the only way I can listen to music through my car's speakers.
Also I like not needed to charge headphones or drain phone battery faster with bluetooth on all the time.
Also I like not needed to charge headphones or drain phone battery faster with bluetooth on all the time.
br0ken_shad0w
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But got to sell those overpriced cases.
MarkMclovin
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When most people don't get his shtick, it hardly makes him a great poster.
LegendofLex
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This had better be possible out of the box, with no add'l accessories and with equivalent reliability compared to the existing headphone jack, so there's no noticeable user experience difference from my existing iPhone.
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