Not sure if this video is even legit. Regardless, I'm hoping that since these earbuds can now be powered, that they will include noise canceling on the mic. That would be a huge benefit for lightning earbuds. That's the main reason I don't use my current 3.5mm earbuds for phone calls.
These threads get tiring as you have to repeat yourself over and over and over.
From an engineering, as well as an ecosystem standpoint, changing everything at once would be even more difficult and disruptive. Every case, screen protector, car mount, arm sleeve, etc. will all need to change. Plus, the sooner they eliminate the 3.5 mm audio jack, the sooner other accessory makers will innovate and come up with new/improved/cheaper wireless solutions, which will be better for everyone. Waiting a year delays the whole process. Also, I believe Apple is making the change to the new audio connector now because they also have a slew of new MacBooks & iPads coming out soon so it makes sense to make the transition across the board.
It would actually be less of a problem for me if the MBPs lost their headphone jack, due to the fact that I use an external 1 U DAC and amp.
I'm OK with 32, better with 64. 16 is a joke, with 4K video recording. I've paid to go up 1 level of storage in the past, because it fit my usage. If I had to walk around with and lose, an external adapter to add more storage, I would have been equally upset about it. But since it was built in, it was a meh decision. But now we DO have to walk around with and lose adapters, so it's a not a meh decision, it's a customer hostile decision*.
I think, perhaps, you are assuming that these people aren't complaining. They're certainly not complaint here, but why would they? The topic is (supposed to be) about lightning headphones and the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter.
Unless they go a fourth year with the same physically design, cases will change regardless. Hell they might already need s change. Previously the timeline was two years. Screen covers may or may not change. CsR mounts I don't think have changed for years. Most mounts work just fine with virtually any phone in the market and I imagine they'll continue to do so.
Apple sometimes does participate in consortiums that create ubiquitous standards. Sometimes, that doesn't work, so they come out with their own technology. Lightning is a great example of that. People bitched up a storm, and assigned so many unflattering motives to Apple that you would have thought they made coats out of puppies. But in the end, I could not be happier with my lightning cables. It is absolutely the best connector I've ever used, and vastly superior to any form of USB. It has smooth, rounded corners, is strong as hell, can be inserted upside down/right side up and without looking/in the dark. And as a result of Apple's innovation and leadership, the new USB standard is finally adapting a similar form factor.
I couldn't be happier with my various Lightning cables. Best connector I've ever used. Hands down. 30 pin was hot garbage. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Fair enough. What did you hate about them. From an end user perspective I notice nothing other than it being easier to plug in. That alone isn't something I generally get excited about.
I have probably 15 Apple lightning cables and have had no issues, so it's hard for me to comment. But if they were still making phones with the 30 pin connector I would be absolutely horrified. The improved connector is enough for me.
I've been looking for s reason to justify a surface. It's just too expensive for what would ultimately be a hobby device for me. But I agree with you. First few iterations left a lot to be desired but I think it's a solid product now. If and when my Macbook goes a surface will be a consideration.
