Except the iPhone isn’t so much a phone as it is a pocket-sized computer.
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Apple's iPhone XS, XS Max and XR Won't Ship With Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
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Except the iPhone isn’t so much a phone as it is a pocket-sized computer.
I don't use it because I still have my 6S because it doesn't require a stupid dongle.
1) Apple makes more stuff than iPhones.
2) I’m still interested in Apple related news.
Of course they won't provide these to customers. It's because Apple's number one focus "is the customer".
Tim Cook is a psychopath.
Tim Cook is a psychopath.
The headphone jack is the issue why my wife will not upgrade from the 6S. And if the iPad loses the jack, then no upgrades for the iPad. Her logic is that with the kids, and their friends, it is too difficult to carry and to buy replacement dongles.
And of course, the sound quality with wireless is not yet as good as even mid-level headphones: she loves her Etymotic ER4SR's . . . for quiet time and downtime while the kids are training.
And of course, the sound quality with wireless is not yet as good as even mid-level headphones: she loves her Etymotic ER4SR's . . . for quiet time and downtime while the kids are training.
You are right, its the people who buy it at whatever price Apple charge that make the price so high. Price is dictated by demand.
Computers - also outdated technology - been around since the 1940s.
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The best thing for customers and the environment would be is if you could redeem getting a free adaptor at Apple stores provided you have one of the new iPhones. Then Apple wouldn't waste resources putting them in phones that people don't use and also possibly they'd keep prices down.
bye-bye headphone jack..
Knowing Apple, that's probably right. Although it might annoy people who wanna eject their SI only to find there is no eject tool in the box...
Everyone noways has safety pins right ? That's what i use, if i loose mine.
Knowing Apple, that's probably right. Although it might annoy people who wanna eject their SI only to find there is no eject tool in the box...
Everyone noways has safety pins right ? That's what i use, if i loose mine.
Why was it unnecessary? Perhaps you want the earphones of your choice?
Oh you "have etc etc", that makes it OK for Apple to do this, because you have a certain type of earphones? how about those that don't?
Shouldn't majority of Mac users be courageous enough to use new macs with usb-c? Or is courage reserved or Apple only. Especially when they are cutting features people actively use everywhere? Comparing the headphone jack to a floppy drive makes zero sense. Nobody was really using the floppy even when it was discontinued. People STILL use 3,5mm jack two years after Apple courageously decided to cut costs.. I mean, wanted to provide us with better ways to listen to music. Too bad the adapter broke on the first time I connected it and stuffed the phone in my pocket. Didn't bother to buy a new one, I'll just listen to music from other devices.
I don't see you asking them to remove the brik, it also uses a connector from the 1950s.
No its not that simple. For the price you expect also consistency. And what Apple is doing right now is a mess. I cant charge my phone with my computer and cant use included by apple headphones. Thats just ridiculous. Just decide on the standard and keep up with your decision.
On the contrary - I am proud to contribute to the base salary of modest guys like Tim or Phil. And Angela deserves a new pair of spectacles as far as I’m concerned
and every other device, including my macbook, has the 3.5mm jack...
Good for you being rich (compared to 90% for the world). Meanwhile the rest of us still have loads of legacy headphones and cars from before 2010 that don't have Bluetooth.
Sorry you’re not as fortunate but you shouldn’t be buying Apple products. Get a more affordable phone with a headphone jack. Maybe even jump for a phone without a touch screen paired with a low cost MP3 player. Many options other than Apple out there.
exclude these cheap a** lightning headphones and bring back the adapter nobody needs them anyways, sound is cheap, they don't fit, can't use them on other devices + they hurt over time because they're made out of cheap plastic
You mean the one they start selling now? The adapter was there when my wife got her iPhone 8
You can get Bluetooth receivers for equipment without Bluetooth built in ranging from small battery powered adapters to small mains powered boxes.
I think this really is terrible that they don’t include the adapter.
Do think it was a coincidence that the SE and iPhone 6s were discontinued? They were the last iPhones to contain a fixed audio jack. Now there gone, go wireless for 170.00 or buy the adapter for 10.00 bucks. Look how much your savings by getting the adapter. Lol
Do think it was a coincidence that the SE and iPhone 6s were discontinued? They were the last iPhones to contain a fixed audio jack. Now there gone, go wireless for 170.00 or buy the adapter for 10.00 bucks. Look how much your savings by getting the adapter. Lol