Samsung's Next-Generation Galaxy S8 Won't Include a Headphone Jack

[MacRumors]

Like the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung's next-generation Galaxy S8 will not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, reports SamMobile. Samsung will instead use a single USB-C port to deliver both power and audio capabilities, using the space once taken by the jack for other components.

Samsung often takes design inspiration from Apple, something that's caused legal problems that are still ongoing today, but the decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack is curious given Apple's move was so controversial.

According to Apple, removing the headphone jack in the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus took a lot of "courage." Apple executives have claimed that the 3.5mm jack is outdated technology that was taking up essential space and holding Apple back from implementing features like a new Taptic Engine and waterproofing.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7​

Many iPhone users have not been happy with the removal of the headphone jack, a fact that Samsung took advantage of when announcing the now-defunct Galaxy Note 7. "Want to know what else it comes with?" Samsung VP Justin Denison asked on stage, mocking the iPhone. "An audio jack, I'm just saying."

With the removal of the headphone jack in the Galaxy S8, Samsung users will face the same drawbacks iPhone users have had to deal with since September. There will be no way to charge and listen to music at the same time without a special adapter, and existing headphones will also be useless without a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter.

Samsung plans to debut the new Galaxy S8 at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which takes place in February. In addition to overcoming any negative reaction to the removal of the 3.5mm audio jack, Samsung will also need to quell customer fears over the device's build and its battery.

The Galaxy Note 7 suffered from an exploding battery issue that injured dozens of people and eventually led Samsung to discontinue the device and pull it from store shelves.

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[amirite]

Of course this was coming. No phones will have 3.5mm jacks in 5 years.

Apple once again leads the way in dropping outdated technology to drag us into the future.

 

[MrGimper]

What. A. Shocker. They really have no shame.

 

[Appleaker]

I guess this is further proof that Samsung really do copy Apple.

But they don't know when to stop, people want a headphone jack but they just want to copy everything Apple does. Idiots.

 

[Dydegu]

So brave.

 

[2457282]

LOL. everyone complained about apple and said they were going to switch to Samsung over this. Then everything exploded. And now this. I guess Apple isn't doomed after all.

 

[humankapital]

Who would have thought...

 

[Populus]

Oh man, this is hilarious.

I'm sure that if Apple removes its home button, Samsung will do the same.
It is a matter of time to know it, I guess...

That said, at least Samsung will have a rather standard connector as it is USB Type-C. Lightning connector on the other hand...

 

[kingjames1970]

Surprise surprise. But I hope Apple put USB-C on the next iPhone.

 

[aaronhead14]

We can rip on Samsung all we want for copying Apple. But hey, at least they're using USB-C instead of stupid Lightning.

Apple has been one of the pioneers of USB-C implementation, yet they don't even want to use it in their mobile devices....It's SUCH a HUGE inconvenience!

 

[MartinAppleGuy]

Samsung Logic

Unveil New Phone, make joke of Apple by saying it comes with a headphone jack.

Release phone.

(Insert Explosion Here)

Recall Phone.

Copy Apple

 

[dadohead]

"using the space once taken by the jack for other components." An on-board fire-suppression system, perhaps?

 

[Bbqthis]

But they made a point to call out the headphone jack during the S7 and Note keynotes... So was that their "no one wants video on an iPod" moment?

 

[bladerunner2000]

Just as stupid as Apple. Wow.

 

[dacreativeguy]

Like the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung's next-generation Galaxy S8 will not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, reports SamMobile. Samsung will instead use a single USB-C port to deliver both power and audio capabilities, using the space once taken by the jack for other components.

Samsung often takes design inspiration from Apple, something that's caused legal problems that are still ongoing today, but the decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack is curious given Apple's move was so controversial.

According to Apple, removing the headphone jack in the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus took a lot of "courage." Apple executives have claimed that the 3.5mm jack is outdated technology that was taking up essential space and holding Apple back from implementing features like a new Taptic Engine and waterproofing.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7​

Many iPhone users have not been happy with the removal of the headphone jack, a fact that Samsung took advantage of when announcing the now-defunct Galaxy Note 7. "Want to know what else it comes with?" Samsung VP Justin Denison asked on stage, mocking the iPhone. "An audio jack, I'm just saying."

With the removal of the headphone jack in the Galaxy S8, Samsung users will face the same drawbacks iPhone users have had to deal with since September. There will be no way to charge and listen to music at the same time without a special adapter, and existing headphones will also be useless without a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter.

Samsung plans to debut the new Galaxy S8 at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which takes place in February. In addition to overcoming any negative reaction to the removal of the 3.5mm audio jack, Samsung will also need to quell customer fears over the device's build and its battery.

The Galaxy Note 7 suffered from an exploding battery issue that injured dozens of people and eventually led Samsung to discontinue the device and pull it from store shelves.

Article Link: Samsung's Next-Generation Galaxy S8 Won't Include a Headphone Jack

They are trying to eliminate all the holes where battery fire can shoot out from.

 

[dstud208]

If I was Samsung I'd only take on one battle at a time, I'd prove my phones don't explode, and wait till next year to remove the jack.

But then I'm not the head of a billion dollar company, so maybe it's the wrong call. I'd be to scared to take on both "issues" at the same time

 

[mixel]

Meh, i can take or leave headphone jacks.. Would be interesting to see Apple be right on this.

Generally I have one pair of 'phones for each device/place I'd need them around the house, so leaving an adaptor on them would be no problem. Maybe the next iphone will somehow get wireless charging and you'll be able to charge and listen without other stuff.

 

[citysnaps]

What a hoot! And so predictable after Apple released the iPhone 7.

Was worth it to see so many here get all frothed up, angry, and getting the shakes. Amazing how so many people give so much power to a company, causing such reactions. Rich...

 

[ZacNicholson]

I know samsung likes to copy apple, but this is one of the things they shouldnt have copied

 

[MartinAppleGuy]

Imagine if they even say it taken Courage hahahaha

 

[macTW]

Go figure. Those in industry even think it's a good idea. Shows how much consumers know.

 

[amirite]

btw SamMobile is what my brother Sam unironically calls his car.

The comments on that site are hilarious though.

 

[MrGuder]

The 6s and 6s plus are going to be rare phones that everyone will want to get due having a standard headphone jack.

 

[wegster]

No headphone jack.
However, it will include a battery with a better than zero chance of exploding. Bonus!

 

[pcmacgamer]

Another phone not worth buying Samsung is just as pathetic as Apple. On the bright side at least they aren't greedy enough to use a proprietary port.