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re: Rumor: Apple to abandon headphone jack
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:37 pm to hikingfan
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:37 pm to hikingfan
Are Apple users so incapable now that they can't spend the 2 seconds it takes to flip the usb cable? I like Apple (MBP, iPad, iMac user, Apple TV user), but come on.
As for the headphone jack, that is an embarrassing idea.
Great, so we'll be able to listen to mediocre quality iTunes MP3s on bad headphones but it'll be superior because they're improving on the 3.5mm jack that is standard in consumer audiophile headphones? WTF?
As for the headphone jack, that is an embarrassing idea.
Great, so we'll be able to listen to mediocre quality iTunes MP3s on bad headphones but it'll be superior because they're improving on the 3.5mm jack that is standard in consumer audiophile headphones? WTF?
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Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:39 pm to Pettifogger
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Are Apple users so incapable now that they can't spend the 2 seconds it takes to flip the usb cable? I like Apple (MBP, iPad, iMac user, Apple TV user), but come on.
It's just a nice addition. People don't have to pay attention to do it. Wouldn't it be nice for USB to be the same way?
Why is a good idea so terrible to admit that it was a decent way to go? Oh, right, because it's from the wrong company and we shouldn't inspire competition...
This post was edited on 6/5/14 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:42 pm to Dam Guide
No I'm fine with Apple doing whatever they want. It'd be nice if they could get on board with a little uniformity for the rest of the industry, so that those who want to try Apple products aren't dissuaded from doing so because of the investment (new apps, accessories, etc.). But instead, they'll just keep making the same thing prettier and marginally better to ensure there is no crossover.
I know it works the other way for them too, wherein they keep people from leaving, but long term I think they're going to need to learn to play better with others.
I know it works the other way for them too, wherein they keep people from leaving, but long term I think they're going to need to learn to play better with others.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 2:37 pm to Pettifogger
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Are Apple users so incapable now that they can't spend the 2 seconds it takes to flip the usb cable? I like Apple (MBP, iPad, iMac user, Apple TV user), but come on.
The mini and micro USB jacks with their trapezoid shapes are less susceptible to this, but they're still a pain to deal with, and I think about how much better Lightning is every time I have to deal with USB of any kind. The upcoming USB standard is supposed to follow Lightning and have symmetric jacks IIRC.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 2:55 pm to Dam Guide
quote:They did. It's called the 3.5mm jack.
Well then companies should have pushed this long ago and beat Apple to the punch.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 3:01 pm to hikingfan
quote:The micro USB cord is designed to fail because they are cheap to replace. Any small mechanical plug is going to fail eventually, and given a choice of the socket on the device failing or the plug on the cord failing, they chose the cord.
micro USB connectors which seems to fall apart after a year or so of constant use on many Android devices
Posted on 6/5/14 at 3:05 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
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There are hundreds of headphone companies they could buy for 3billion less. Instead they opt for the silly fad brand.
How many headphone brands come with a music streaming service and Dr. Dre?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 3:07 pm to Pettifogger
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As for the headphone jack, that is an embarrassing idea.
I had a Motorola SLVR with iTunes before iPhones were invented and it had no 3.5mm headphone jack, just a mini USB.
That was fun.
But hey! at least it had a MicroSD slot! Anyway.... this is just a stupid rumor.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 7:57 am to Pettifogger
I don't understand the disdain for this idea. I see it as a reasonable opportunity to remove a piece of hardware from the phone thus making it lighter and adding more space for battery. I'm sure there will be a 3.5mm to thunderbolt adapter for those with hifi 3.5mm headphones. I personally would like to see both the 3.5 mm and the thunderbolt removed and transition to a truly wireless device (Wireless charging, bluetooth headphones, wireless sync)
Apple supplies headphones with their phones so I would assume that they will supply compatible headphones if they move in this direction.
Apple supplies headphones with their phones so I would assume that they will supply compatible headphones if they move in this direction.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 8:18 am to BayouWrangler
I'm sure they could get away with it if they included the proper adapters and all but I think it would be about 5 years too soon. All my vehicles are still using aux inputs for music streaming and I'd hate to have to use some pointless adapter every time.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 8:24 am to Pettifogger
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Are Apple users so incapable now that they can't spend the 2 seconds it takes to flip the usb cable? I like Apple (MBP, iPad, iMac user, Apple TV user), but come on.
Yes. It's hilarious how butt hurt these nerds get over something so pointless. "The lightening cord feels better when plugging in"- who gives a frick?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 8:42 am to s14suspense
Tech moves faster these days. And there are plenty of solutions out there to meet the varied tech concerns of the populous. Here's a solution for you if they eliminate the 3.5mm jack.
Bluetooth Aux adapter
Bluetooth Aux adapter
Posted on 6/6/14 at 8:58 am to BayouWrangler
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I don't understand the disdain for this idea
Because people are assuming that this means if you want headphones for your iPhone you'll have to buy a $200 pair of beats. In the short term it might mean that, but Apple doesn't seem overly concerned about the fairly robust 3rd party accessories market that has sprung up around iDevices.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:11 am to TigerinATL
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Because people are assuming that this means if you want headphones for your iPhone you'll have to buy a $200 pair of beats
They provide headphones in the box. Why would they stop that especially if they move to a proprietary connection. You could just as easily argue that they will start including beats earbuds with an iPhone purchase.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:11 am to liquid rabbit
I didn't read the entire thread but isn't it possible that they will still have a headphone jack but those who want to use the lightning jack can?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:13 am to BarbeTiger
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I didn't read the entire thread but isn't it possible that they will still have a headphone jack but those who want to use the lightning jack can?
NO THATS IMPOSSIBLE. Apple is just doing this to make more $$.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:14 am to BayouWrangler
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You could just as easily argue that they will start including beats earbuds with an iPhone purchase.
Which would be sweeeeeeet.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:15 am to BayouWrangler
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Tech moves faster these days. And there are plenty of solutions out there to meet the varied tech concerns of the populous. Here's a solution for you if they eliminate the 3.5mm jack.
Might check that out. Thanks. I remember looking for something like that a few years ago because my aux input in my car is in the glove box and I don't think they had quite got them figured out back then. That one seems to have pretty decent reviews on amazon. Thanks.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:16 am to BayouWrangler
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Because people are assuming that this means if you want headphones for your iPhone you'll have to buy a $200 pair of beats
They provide headphones in the box. Why would they stop that especially if they move to a proprietary connection. You could just as easily argue that they will start including beats earbuds with an iPhone purchase.
It's just more typical Apple strategy of dumbing down products and locking in consumers. I'm not worried about it, I don't have an Apple mobile device I listen to music on.
But it's a solution in search of a problem. I'm sure it won't both that many folks, but for me, it'd ensure I'm not going back to an iPhone anytime soon. I have high end headphones. I don't want to run it through a converter to listen to music, and I'm definitely not using the 2 dollar headphones provided (hell I wouldn't use the beats if provided).
For a company that needs to excite, this doesn't excite. Are we just at the point that they can't find a real problem to solve?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:17 am to BayouWrangler
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Tech moves faster these days. And there are plenty of solutions out there to meet the varied tech concerns of the populous. Here's a solution for you if they eliminate the 3.5mm jack.
Bluetooth Aux adapter
I mean, you're right this would probably work for some. But people who have good headphones or good quality music don't tend to use bluetooth anyway. It just isn't there yet in SQ.
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