Another source claims iPhone 7 will be without headphone jack

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The next iPhone has a lot of buzz surrounding it. If the reports are true, the next iteration of Apple's popular smartphone will include a bigger battery and additional storage capacity. Those improvements might be key for keeping positive news circulating over the next iPhone after the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus have seen production cuts as a result of weak sales. But perhaps the biggest news surrounding the next iPhone isn't over what it could have, but what it could not have.

It's becoming more likely that the iPhone 7 is not going to include the mainstream 3.5mm jack - the same jack that you use for your headphones, inline mics, speakers, etc. The possibility of this major omission first broke back in November and has been now been reinforced through another unnamed source. The headphone jack would be erased and all connected devices requiring the 3.5mm jack would have to have a Thunderbolt adapter to plug in.

With the next iPhone likely another eight months away from being announced, we are forced to take these reports with some skepticism. Apple won't talk about any of its plans this far ahead, but it's clear to see that killing off the 3.5mm jack would allow for the iPhone to be slimmer, possibly waterproof and offer more space for other components to grow (like a battery). This new source is sworn to be rock-solid and is adamant that the next iPhone is doing away with headphone jack. If so, how are iPhone owners going to feel about being forced to purchase an adapter to connect things like headphones, speakers and car stereos?

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SynybunPosted:

Seems like a really stupid idea but I wouldn't put it past apple.

JZXPosted:

I can see them releasing wireless headphones as a marketing move if this is true, it should allow an increase in sales of already existing Bluetooth headphones. Very early stages as of now.

junoPosted:

Are they gonna make another way to use headphones orr??

MikobitmePosted:

I hope they do get rid of it. It's honestly time for an upgrade

LiaPosted:

If they take away the Headphone jack that is the stupidest idea ever.

JRMHPosted:

This is 100% fake; no doubt about it. If they do this, what phone options are left, aside from the Nexus? It'll be a monopoly!

iShanePosted:

this will have to have wireless headphones then

ScizorPosted:

This is not confirmed, just the normal speculations around new phones really.

Removing the 3.5mm jack has been a rumor around phones for a couple years now, since headphone jacks have been the limiting factor for phones on slimming down. So if apple does decide to remove one from their new phone, they're probably trying to take their iphone size to the next level (Or down a level I guess?).

I haven't seen any phones at all be successful in this, or any that have really done it at all. But apple did remove ports in the name of thinning down on their new Airs, so this isn't a longshot speculation at all.

BJPPosted:

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DeluxeHazard This is honestly another way for Apple to sell more Apple related products that are the only items compatible with their new products.


Apple Adapter probably £30 - £60 = Normally last 12 months (if not less)
Knock off £5 - £10 = Normally last 6 months

Apple are meant to be the designer brand but lets be honest 50% or more people own a iPhone in a MEDC. This means it takes anything special about owning an iPhone.

I like the idea of the phone being waterproof, slimmer etc like how the Mac Book only has a USB-C port but I just dont think you need to buy extra accessories to be able to charge the device and listen to music.


Knowing apple they will have a lightning to aux in the box you get with the phone.


I think it will be a paid accessory imo

LegendZAPosted:

Very risky move by Apple.


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