how much of a difference do stereo speakers even make when they are 1 in apart?
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Early iPhone 7 Case Has No Headphone Jack and Stereo Speaker Cutouts
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That's what I was thinking. Everyone seems to be assuming stereo speakers, but the mic has to go someplace (though it certainly doesn't need to be that large).
I'm getting more and more depressed with these rumours.
Samsung will be rubbing their hands together if this is genuinely what Apple are going for. I'm not "due an update" until the 7S, however if no 3.5mm jack turns up, all I can say is good bye iPhone. It's been fun.
Samsung will be rubbing their hands together if this is genuinely what Apple are going for. I'm not "due an update" until the 7S, however if no 3.5mm jack turns up, all I can say is good bye iPhone. It's been fun.
I don't understand why you would bring up old technology and previous standards when discussing Apple's cutting edge tech products. If Apple removes the headphone jack, they will be offering the latest wireless codecs alongside of it. Of course Bluetooth has had a troublesome past, as does all technology, but my current BT headphones are pretty fantastic, and they're not even the best I could buy.
As for Lightning, just like the conversion from 30-pin to Lightning, you'll eventually be able to use it natively on all future Apple products. For the rest there are adapters. I'd argue that most people use their headphones with one primary device like their phone anyway. And you won't have to buy a Lightning headphone, because Apple will give you one free with your phone. You may not even have to buy a 3.5mm adapter to use them with older Apple and other legacy products (but probably). Perhaps the only inexpensive adapter you will have to buy will be to use older wired headphones with newer Apple products.
And just like the ubiquitous 30-pin and now Lightning connectors, eventually you'll be able to find adapters almost everywhere as well. In the meantime, don't upgrade to the latest iPhone until there's a better support system in place to protect you while you travel.
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And when the competition removes their 3.5mm Jack? What will you do then?
Do you honestly think Apple would remove a universally used port, if the competition weren't also in a similar position of needing to remove their Jack as well?
nobody, since Apple is doing better than ever and better than any public corporation in the history of mankind under Tim Cook. it will continue with the 7, legacy 3.5mm port or no.
me, BT headphones are fine. if I needed more fidelity I'd use an adapter. yawn.
I have Sennheiser Momentum on ear, JVC, Pioneer and Sony headphones.
I even remember using 2.5-3.5mm adaptor on my Nokia E71.
So looking towards getting better digital sound and better DAC on new iPhone and don't mind Lightning adaptor at all if it will make sound better.
I even remember using 2.5-3.5mm adaptor on my Nokia E71.
So looking towards getting better digital sound and better DAC on new iPhone and don't mind Lightning adaptor at all if it will make sound better.
what nonsense. using lighting or BT headphones doesn't insult me, so you're wrong.
and to build opinions on mere rumors like the cameras is pure foolishness.
enjoy your Win phone.
If the rumors are true, there will be wired headphones in the box with the iPhone, which won't require charging.
Wow, I thought I was the only one cursing to this stupid design for having the power button on the opposite side of the volume button. How many times I thought that Ive is either losing it or he simply doesn't use the phone he designs. He probably thought that since the 6 is taller than 5, people would have a hard time reaching the power button at the top, so let's move it to the side. Guess what? Every time I want to adjust the volume, I end up squeezing the power button. Failed UI designed by the world renowned designer. It proves that even the best can make mistakes.
Really enjoying all the extremist remarks about the missing headphone jack. So what. You now have a 3.5mm to lightning adapter. All your headphones still work. What's the problem? You don't like better sound? Oh, you need an adapter now. The one that probably comes IN the box.
The plus is well, a flagship phone. Get over it. There is choice across the board and Apple has done a great job with give us that. However, there are people bitching still. Get over it.
Go get that Android/Winmo phone you've always wanted. I enjoy watching iOS users cry out how they're going to switch to one of the worst OS in the industry. Bye.
Don't care about stereo speakers. Reading anandtech's latest review of Samsung S7, they revised their battery benchmarks to reflect real world use more accurately, it is clear the 6s is going to suffer. The S7 gets almost as much battery life as the 6s plus. Apple - Do something about the dismal battery life.
The headphone jack does not limit audio quality in any way. Audio has to be converted to analog in any case. Moving the DAC from the device into the cable or headphones does nothing to improve quality and only makes everything more expensive and cumbersome, especially if you use a proprietary digital connector that isn't compatible to anything else.
If Apple really sacrifices what is probably the most widely used connector in consumer electronics for stupid "stereo" speakers that are an inch apart, they have truly lost their way.
That's good that it doesn't insult you, but explain to me in non millennial speak how what doesn't insult you has anything to do with my purchases.
I wonder how many people on this forum really knows what a Revox B77 is. You and I represent the minority my friend
It is a little troubling, I use my iPhone for music everyday! I brought a pair of headphones last year which use the headphone jack, I'm not sure if I'd be happy to buy another pair this soon, Especally having paid £169 for them. However what does have me interested is the rumour that Apple are working on a pair of truly wireles (like the bragidash) earphones to be announced/released at the same time as the iPhone 7.
This would make sense if Apple are planning to remove the headphone jack, but of course at this point it's all just rumour, Apple might not have even finalised the iPhone 7 design yet.
Huh? You think apple waits until the month before? It takes at least 4-5 months to produce 300+ million units of these things. That means designs are finalized at least 6 months before. Which is....just about now.
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That was partly because the flash was "much" bigger on the 5S, due to the pill shaped flash, before they were joined. If you look at iPhone 5 cases, they were much like 6 and 6S cases in terms of the cut out. But you're right, it's not guaranteed, as there are always at least some case manufacturers who do put a very large cut out in, regardless.
Wow! Why don't you see the current iPhone 6 covers you will find the same dual cameras
While the iPhone 7 is not expected to launch until September, French leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared photos one of the first cases prepared for Apple's next-generation flagship smartphone.
The case has a larger cutout for either a traditional camera and LED flash setup, or possibly dual cameras. There are also two openings for stereo speakers in lieu of a 3.5mm headphone jack on current iPhones.
The aftermarket case's form factor closely resembles an iPhone 6s overall, with cutouts for a possible all-in-one Lightning connector, pill-shaped volume buttons, and side-facing power button in their traditional places.
Early case leaks have historically been fairly accurate indicators of new iPhone designs, though there have been a few notable exceptions. The first cases for Apple's purported iPhone SE also surfaced last week ahead of its expected March 21st launch.
Multiple rumors have also claimed the iPhone 7 will feature a dual-lens camera system. The hardware could be based on technology Apple acquired from LinX Imaging, which could lead to brighter and clearer DSLR-quality photos and several other major advantages for the iPhone 7 cameras.
Meanwhile, Barclays analysts believe the iPhone 7 will have dual speakers supplied by Cirrus Logic, an Austin-based provider of analog and digital signal processing components for consumer electronics. Stereo speakers could be louder and route audio signals through two channels to simulate direction perception.
Update: A previous version of this article said the case has a cutout for dual cameras, but the opening may only be large enough for a traditional single camera and LED flash setup. Some rumors claim the dual camera setup may be exclusive to the iPhone 7 Plus, which reportedly may be called the iPhone Pro.
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Tbh I think as some have mentioned, it's going to be more about potentially not blocking the sound depending on how you're using the phone (holding it in landscape, holding it with your thumbs on the side [covering a speaker] - would block the speaker depending on if you tilt left or right), and this would prevent speaker blockage. However, calling it stereo speakers and having a nice "stereo" effect will go far for the marketing team. It's likely going to be the same crap sound (clear enough though), but from two different holes now.
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Read my mind!!
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But then where would apple house their Apple tax enclave?