In place of the 3.5mm headphone jack, users will likely be able to utilize headphones with the device in one of two ways….
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Apple supplier preps for removal of 3.5mm headphone jack in next iPhone
Headphone makers will have to be certified under Apple’s MFi (Made For iPhone/iPad/iPod) program…
Apple supports the average port for 15 years; the headphone socket is at 32 years
Many are viewing the expected removal of the headphone socket from the iPhone 7 as a radical move…
Mossberg: New Even earphones tune themselves to each individual’s hearing
A new type of wired earbuds that use built-in hardware and software to tune themselves to the unique individual hearing characteristics…
Alleged iPhone 7 chassis lacks 3.5mm headphone port
If there’s one prevailing rumor about this year’s iPhone is that Apple could be dumping the headphone port…
Apple is known for dumping legacy tech before the rest of the world catches up
Apple has a reputation for discarding legacy features on their products well before their competition…
Over 300,000 sign petition demanding Apple retain 3.5mm headphone jack on next-gen iPhone
More than 300,000 people have signed a petition demanding that Apple retain the 3.5mm headphone jack on their future iPhones…
Will Apple’s 2016 MacBook Pro kill the headphone jack, too?
Much has been written about the imminent death of the 3.5mm headphone jack in the past months…
The audiophile case for iPhone lightning headphones
Apple’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will not include a headphone jack, requiring headphones to connect via Lightning…
The lightning headphone adapter for Apple’s next-gen iPhone
Apple’s next-generation iPhone will drop the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, with new iPhone headsets relying on the Lightning port…
Logitech acquires Jaybird, gets ready for a wireless iPhone 7
Logitech has quietly acquired earbud company Jaybird…
Mossberg: Apple’s iPhone 7 had better be spectacular
One day this fall, if things occur as usual, Apple will stage a big event to introduce the next flagship iPhone…
Is this our first glimpse of Apple’s Lightning EarPods?
There are plenty of rumors that Apple plans to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack connector…
New iPhone 7 images confirm Apple’s design gamble
Apple’s worst kept secret is now looking like a near certainty thanks to another leak this morning…
Apple may unveil patented wireless/wired hybrid EarPods with iPhone 7
Apple has been granted a patent for new EarPod headphones, which could hint at what’s going to ship with the new iPhone 7….
Apple’s ‘iPhone 7’ said to retain 6s dimensions, dump 3.5mm jack for thinner Lightning port, lack waterproofing
Whispers that Apple would introduce a new waterproof composite material for iPhone 7 are false…
Analysts: ‘iPhone 7’ likely to dump 3.5mm headphone jack for second speaker
Apple’s next-generation iPhone is expected to abandon a 3.5mm headphone jack…
Killing the headphone jack could really pay off for Apple
It’s not going to be hard for Tim Cook to come on stage later in the year and tell everyone that he’s killing the headphone jack…
iOS 9 code reveals Apple’s plans to dump 3.5mm headphone jack in future iPhones
More evidence is piling up to suggest that Apple will ditch the 3.5mm jack from the upcoming iPhone 7…
The promise and confusion of USB Type-C
The latest iteration of the USB connector is called Type-C, and while it was officially introduced in 2014…
Apple’s intention to kill the 3.5mm headphone jack is brilliant
The reason for Apple getting rid of the headphone jack has nothing to do with thinness at all…
WSJ reviews Apple’s new Magic peripherals: ‘All three are improvements over their predecessors’
Apple has long made the best trackpads on the market and there’s no trackpad I’d rather use…
Analyst sees Apple iMac refresh as ‘slight positive’
Apple on Tuesday gave its desktop computer lineup a refresh with ultra-high-definition 4K and 5K displays…
Lightning strikes again for Apple with all-new Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad 3
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new keyboard, mouse and trackpad that charge using Apple’s proprietary Lightning port, the same type found on the iPhone and iPad…
Why Apple’s iPhone 6s/Plus are the most important iPhones to date
Apple’s iPhone has been around for eight years now…
Here’s how accessories will use your iPhone’s Lightning port
Apple will be licensing its female Lightning port to third-party accessories…
Philips debuts Lightning-powered noise-cancelling headphones, no batteries required
The Fidelio NC1L headphones plug directly into iOS devices via the Lightning connector…
Apple granted 46 patents today including Lightning Audio Connector
Apple has been granted a patent today for their invention relating to…
Apple allows third-party products use its Lightning port, opening up new possibilities for accessories
Last week at Apple’s yearly briefing for accessory makers…
SanDisk unveils new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad
Users can store movies on the iXpand Flash Drive and instantly play them directly on their iPhone or iPad…
Apple’s new Reversible USB Cable not likely to ship this year
Samples have been sent to Apple for approval by the manufacturing partner, but…
Video shows new Lightning cable with reversible USB connector in action
Apple could start shipping a new Lightning cable as soon as next month…
iPhone 6 leaks show new cable design; Apple redesigns USB
Apple appears ready to forge ahead with its own version of USB…
Apple may soon ship new Lightning cable with reversible USB connector
Apple may be shipping a new Lightning cable that features a reversible USB connector …
Apple patent application reveals new combined speaker and audio port
Apple’s intent to reduce the number of openings at the bottom of an iPhone…
Apple preps HD audio for iOS 8 plus new Apple In-Ear Headphones and lightning cable
Apple is said to be introducing high definition audio playback in iOS …
Apple finally EOL’s iPad 2, resurrects the iPad 4 at $399
This morning Apple made a couple of new additions to its iOS lineup…
Apple will be forced to change iPhone as Europe adopts common battery charger or something
Apple will be forced to fall in line with all the other smartphone manufacturers…
How Apple’s Lightning creator reinvented Square’s card reader
Jesse Dorogusker is used to working tiny…
Apple granted 39 patents today covering Multi-Touch, the iPhone 5 and the new Lightning connector
The US Patent and Trademark Office officially published…
Apple patent application details advanced ‘electro-optical’ hybrid fiber optic connectors for iOS devices
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Embedded ARM chip in Apple’s AV Adapter intended for future proofing
On Friday, a teardown of the adapter revealed an embedded SoC…
