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What if Apple remove the headphone jack from the new iPhone?

Mar 2, 2016 1:58PM PST


Rumor has it that Apple may remove the headphone jack in the upcoming iPhone 7.

http://www.cnet.com/news/possible-iphone-7-change-is-stoking-outrage-on-twitter/

How would you feel? Would this stop you from buying an iPhone or would you simply adapt to the change and move on to Bluetooth headphones?

For me personally I'd be a bit upset, while sometimes I use Bluetooth headphones, sometimes I forget to charge them and run out of juice, luckily my BT headphones does have an option to plug in wires to connect to phone.

Sound off your opinions below.

Post was last edited on March 2, 2016 1:59 PM PST

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Apple is bringing revolution
Mar 4, 2016 5:35AM PST

From the user point of view, I would be quite disappointing if Apple ditch 3.5mm jack in the upcoming iPhone 7.

I guess Apple is trying to generate more revenue by must buy bluetooth headphones. As every iPhone 7 owner would have to buy bluethooth headphones. But Apple should come up with more efficient battery options too for the Music and Internet addicts. As battery problems is always faced by the iPhone users including me. I believe, it would bring a revolution for many leading manufacturers.

Thanks
SrceCde

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Post was last edited on March 4, 2016 11:37 AM PST

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It wouldn't exactly STOP me...
Mar 5, 2016 4:59AM PST

No, it would not stop me, because I would not consider buying an iPhone in the first place.

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Any particular reason why you wouldn't consider it?
Mar 11, 2016 3:55PM PST

Just curious.

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I can't help wondering if the Lightning connector
Mar 5, 2016 6:36AM PST

will come into play here.

Lightning to 3.5mm connector and you're done.

wonder what happened to my first post?


P

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I do wonder if the lighting connector will come into play...
Mar 11, 2016 3:54PM PST

here too. I guess we'll know on the 21st.

Peter, I don't see another post of yours in this thread, maybe the gremlins stole it? Grin

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IPhone 7 Rumors
Mar 15, 2016 1:19AM PDT

From the user point of view, I would be quite disappoint. If the IPhone 7 doesn't have a headphone jack, bad news!!!!!!!

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Rumors
Mar 19, 2016 2:53AM PDT

their are rumors in market that I phone 7 will not have headphone jack and first time waterproof tech will be used