So basically Tim realized that the beats purchase was not profitable so he said ill just remove the headphone jack so they have to buy my beats now haha. Still thinking profit over product is the BEST... IDEA... EVER!
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Samsung Mocks Apple's Decision to Remove the Headphone Jack in iPhone 7
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Your example is flawed, the floppy drive was axed because the maximum data it could hold was 1.44mb, just like it's successor the Jaz drive was capped, just like the CD, just like the DVD etc. Basically these media's were out dated by the demand for swing larger more high quality data. The standard audio port has no cap and can potentially greatly exceed what the human ear can register. For sound to work the source has to converted to analog (vibrating air on varying wave forms). Digital (what apple is proposing) is basically 1's and 0's and has to be converted to analog at some point for us to hear the signal - we can not hear a pure digital signal. They are just moving the DAC from inside the phone to outside the phone, a like for like DAC (internal vs. external) will yield no difference to the audio experience. If they haven't filled that surplus space with battery, then you're no better off than buying an already available external DAC and sticking with your existing setup.
If the phone is going to have an internal speaker(s), it will still have an internal DAC. Making the removal of the headphone jack even more pointless.
You do realize that Apple is going to be sending an analog signal via the Lightning port? All speakers are analog.
The problem you're encountering is a lack of imagination. For example, a powered digital port allows for noise cancelling headphones that are light and effective, which don't need batteries and can harness the processing power of the phone.
The truth is that people are afraid of change and make up silly excuses why it's not needed, ignoring the possibilities including those not thought up yet.
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So what? Did you know you can also use the digital port to enhance the function of your headphones, opening up endless possibilities?
I don't see many articles here that reach so many posts (currently close to 800), so it tells me the rumor of the 3.5mm jack removal strikes an angry cord with many consumers.
Excellent point that I don't think many people understand. Also, if a digital audio signal is output through the lighting port, devices connected to the lightning port will also require a DAC
That would be awesome, headphones drawing power from a phone that can't even last a day to begin which now lacks the ability to be charged at the same time...AWESOME
I have my bag of popcorn ready as I too would love to hear the answer to that question.
The Sony Xperia line have had passive noise cancelling headphone support via the 3.5mm headphone jack for the past two years (Xperia Z2 onwards). 4 different modes of cancellation to choose from via software with no external battery source required. I'm truly cross platform (mac, pc, android and ios) and not afraid of change. I just don't believe in hyperbole.
Good point but I believe the iPhone would still require an internal DAC to power the speaker. So as it was pointed out earlier, even less of a reason to remove the 3.5mm jack since an internal DAC is still needed to drive the internal speaker.
Do you know you can do that right now with the current iPhone that has the 3.5mm jack?
Meh, that was just one idea of the top of my head. What about the ideas that haven't been thought of yet? Keep your analog headphones, but the world is moving forward with or without you.
Because you're not limited to that. LOL, you really needed to ask that question? Oooh, you're not allowed to touch the digital port, analog only!
And it was a bad idea since it is nothing new and not an added benefit. Tell us an actual benefit.
Err, ok pal! But there is this thing called USB C and in the non Apple money extraction non-standard walled garden it's now replacing headphone ports on Android devices. Google my excellent phone, the Moto Z, for an example.
The benefit is increased flexibility and innovation. What's the benefit of keeping your dumb analog port?
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Can you read? Here, let me repeat myself: "moving forward." Maybe you're not familiar with that direction?
I had thought of the gym and the few headphones I have been through, but totally forgot about the AUX in our cars. UGH. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Here is a weird thought. Yes, if Apple does remove the mini headphone jack. BUT, is it possible to have the analog signals going through the lightning port? The iPhone already has a DAC in place for the speaker(s). Does someone have a 'pin-outs' description of each pin on the lightning connector? If there are three unused pins at a given time, these could supply the analog audio signals to the headphones.
Just an idea.