I'm afraid that's user error. In the future unplug it by gripping the Lightning plug and not the cable.
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Libratone Debuts Battery-Free Noise Cancelling Headphones With Lightning Connector Ahead of iPhone 7
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Was NOTHING gained from removing the Floppy Disc drive? Was NOTHING gained from removing the Mac's serial port? Was NOTHING gained by removing the DVD-R drive? Was NOTHING gained by removing FireWire ports? NOTHING?
Removing legacy ports forces the technological march forward. That's how standards are adopted. Of course, Macs could have accumulated all of these ports and drives over the years since there would have been people who have wanted to use them, but then new more advanced ports and formats would have never been widely adopted.
We'll see in a week, but I'm convinced that Apple will be pushing for wireless headphones. Future wearable products will rely on not having cables of any kind. Right now, that's the Apple Watch but in some distant future, Apple glasses might join in. In the more immediate future, having wireless AirPods in your ears with Always On Siri connected to all of your devices (not just one) is a major advancement from the standard we have today.
Yes, bluetooth headphones have been around forever, but when they become a priority, technology will push forward and it'll become the standard. Then, we'll look back and wonder why we ever put up with dangling cables from our ears.
I'm betting that Beats will announce some new headphones and earphones, ones that have the lightning cable and wireless ones as well, now that Apple owns Beats, they could even announce them alongside the iPhone 7, in order to up sell people from the ones included in the box.
Earbuds with ANC just seem sketchy to me, but I've read the ANC on Bose headphones is killer and I would definitely want to invest in those. Might give them a try next month.
Good point on versatility btw, almost forgot these are worthless for your MacBook (or is there an adapter?).
Nice development. But the frustration that iTunes is made me look for stand alone Hi Res FLAC players ... and now the idea to buy a pair of 179$ in ears that ONLY work with my iPhone feels strange.
I'd be more excited to find out that apple will nail the truly wireless earphones .. the Samsung IconX already look quite nice, but they have too many useless features and a boring battery life
I'd be more excited to find out that apple will nail the truly wireless earphones .. the Samsung IconX already look quite nice, but they have too many useless features and a boring battery life
Guess I really am clumsy. One of my faults is using my phone while connected to the charger, which is tough on the cable.
Wouldn't it have made more sense for Apple to ship lightning headphones with the 6s and gradually phased out of the 3.5mm jack? When they took the optical drive out of Macs they introduced the Mac App Store and already had iTunes for digital downloads. There are very few lightning alternatives available today and the phone is being released this month.
I do that too at home when I'm in bed, but I don't stretch it to the maximum putting tension on the cord or connectors.
You never know Apple may surprise us and include wireless charging.
Not with a metal-cased phone...
There's an entire crowd of people that wouldn't wear anything less than $1000+ wired headphones.
An adapter with a pass-thru for charging should solve the first problem (for those that need it). The headphones will not be paired with a particular iPhone. You can use them on any iPhone or iPad that has a lightning port.
What is gained is mentioned in the story. These headphones have Active Noise Cancellation that draw power from the device, rather than from separate batteries in the headphones themselves.
If you subtract what is gained, you are left with nothing. NOTHING! It's like finding a $20 dollar bill and then accidentally putting it in the trash with your big mac wrapper.
It's happening all over again. As with any iPhone the aftermarket makers are going to come out with countless variations of new accessories (headphone related). We're going to see bare bones bargain headphones all the way up to high-end and everything in between. With or without ANC, over ear, on ear, earbuds, internal battery, powered from your iPhone, 3.5mm adaptors, charging adaptors, cases with adapters built in, external DACs/amps - the list will be endless.
This is the kind of 3rd party support that the iPhone gets (and others wished they had).
This is the kind of 3rd party support that the iPhone gets (and others wished they had).
Is that a daisy chain connector in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?! Yea no, thats a horrible solution.
You failed to mention whats gained by removing the headphone jack. Bluetooth is nothing new and is far from being the superior choice. So far, all we have is another pair of headphones that only work on an idevice. Definitely not a reason to buy the iPhone 7.
They could use something like the smart connector on the iPad Pro, maybe the Apple logo.
The entire post is about why removing old standards benefits the progression of technology. You must have reading comprehension issues.
How much would you pay for this pass through adapter? Dont forget to bring it with you when you leave the house! Also, bring a power bank because now your devices battery will be drained faster. There you go Apple, making everyones lives easier! Such a horrible selling point! I can't wait to hear their lame excuse on the 7th and watch all the brain washed sheeple flock
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You can ramble on about the past all you want, but you still haven't mentioned whats gained by the specific removal of the headphone jack.
I'm already warming up to the idea of not having the 3.5mm jack. So many cool PoL (power over Lightning) accessory possibilities such as these ANC buds make it much more palatable (already a reality but the market will explode after iP7 release of course). I'm envisioning headphones with integrated solar panels across the top band that could actually give a little power back to the iPhone while you listen.
You lost all your credibility when you start using words like "sheeple" and saying only brainwashed people will buy the new iPhone.
I've had that problem with many Apple lightning cables. Also MacBookPro power supply cables. The one I'm currently using has about two feet where the vinyl sheath has disintegrated and fallen off. I assume by abuse you mean vigorously worrying the cable frequently, but this is a magsafe cable. All I do is connect it gently using the magnet and gently disconnect it a couple of times day. To you that may be abusive, but to me it's normal use.
I agree about using higher quality cables when possible. Often those higher quality cables (for lightning, at least) cost significantly less than the ones Apple sells. I'd never buy a replacement lightning cable from Apple.
Again, that's exactly what I talk about in my post. Forget reading comprehension, I've read a few of your other posts. You're not well in the head. I hope you feel better.
I won't pay anything for it. I don't have the need to charge my iPhone while listening to music, so it would be a waste for me. And not having the need, I don't have to worry about losing it. Those who do need the adapter often cite that they need to listen and charge when they're in bed or at work. For them, the adapter could stay on their bedside table or their desk at work. Another option is to leave the adapter attached to the end of the headphone cord. That way, if you forget the adapter, you also forgot the headphones and you wouldn't be listening without headphones anyway.
Yes, using your device's battery to power active noise cancelation would drain your device battery faster (probably not significantly). Then again, it's one less item to keep charged. It's up to you to decide if charging two devices (phone and headphones) is more convenient than powering your headphones from the phone.
Like you, I'm looking forward to the 9/7 event and the lively discussion that will follow.