JFF: Apple will regret dropping the audio jack connection 🤔

[kevenh]

Current examples of the humble audio jack: -

the newer apple devices lost the headphone jack

 

[davidathomas42]

Current examples of the humble audio jack: -View attachment 555197the newer apple devices lost the headphone jack

Newer? Wasn’t that about 6 generations ago they did that

 

[MattR]

Current examples of the humble audio jack: -View attachment 555197the newer apple devices lost the headphone jack

Unfortunately, it isn't just Apple that have dropped it. Some Samsung devices have stopped too.

 

[mikebeaches]

The early Google Pixel phones didn't have a jack-plug socket, but they've returned on later models.

So there wasn't one on my old Pixel 2, but there is on my newer Pixel 4a. And my kids have each taken delivery of Pixel 6s, released last week, and they've got them too.

 

[kevenh]

Newer? Wasn’t that about 6 generations ago they did that

sorry, yes. recent by date (~2016). Not model

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[Tigger-Tim]

I have a headphone jack on my phone, but never use it. Bluetooth earpieces work very well for me.

 

[Peppadog]

There is a simple short lead that converts Apple’s connector to a mini jack socket.

For example: https://www.onbuy.com/gb/apple-ligh...ntent=(GB: SAD) Electronics & Technology - 12

 

[kevenh]

It’s the Dolby Atmos 16Ch headphone jack I need converting - if the plug in my pic is real

 

[Geistguy]

I'd even forgotten my phone used to have a Jack socket, it must be 10 years since I used one. Bluetooth is so convenient.

 

[Jim]

Will they though? Who uses lossless audio formats on their phone? Can't be many, most of us are streaming anyway.

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[davidathomas42]

There is a simple short lead that converts Apple’s connector to a mini jack socket.

For example: https://www.onbuy.com/gb/apple-lightning-to-35mm-headphone-jack-adapter-mmx62zma~c11706~p1820808/?exta=bingsh&lid=76045050&stat=eyJpcCI6IjYuMjkwMCIsImRwIjoiMC4wMDAwIiwibGlkIjo3NjA0NTA1MCwicyI6IjUwIiwidCI6MTYzNjI2MzMwNywiYm1jIjoiMS4wIn0=&exta=bingsh&msclkid=4330a1a10135133dcda4c029e08d1bda&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=(GB: SAD) Electronics & Technology&utm_term=4575548924564644&utm_content=(GB: SAD) Electronics & Technology - 12

I have that. The issue then is I can’t plug my car charger in too. I like to have my wired headphones in while I drive as they are so much better than any Bluetooth I’ve ever tried. I also run the nav so it drinks the battery.

 

[kevenh]

I like to have my wired headphones in while I drive

Make sure you don’t look distracted. There’ll be a cop wanting Tom give you a “driving without due care and attention” or “careless driving” ticket if you do look distracted.

 

[Treeeev]

I have that. The issue then is I can’t plug my car charger in too. I like to have my wired headphones in while I drive as they are so much better than any Bluetooth I’ve ever tried. I also run the nav so it drinks the battery.

David

Would this adapter work? I've not used it myself but remembered seeing it when i was looking for something else

Cheers

Trevor

 

[davidathomas42]

David

Would this adapter work? I've not used it myself but remembered seeing it when i was looking for something else

Cheers

Trevor

Probably but the most recent reviews all say shocking audio quality and or crackling and white noise.

Shame really.

Thanks