Sentences with phrase «ditch the headphone jack for»

Nokia decided to ditch the headphone jack for some reasons which is not a good thing.

Rumors that Apple would ditch the headphone jack for its next - gen iPhone popped up online late last year.

Google may ditch the headphone jack for a USB - C charging port that doubles up as the headphone jack.

Not exact matches

Yes, the headphone jack is gone — likely for good — and while iPhone 8 preserves the button that seemingly does almost everything, iPhone X ditches the home button, too.

«For the time being, we think it's best to stick with the headphone jack,» Lau wrote, suggesting that, however, the OnePlus 6 (or whatever it ends up being called) may ultimately ditch the beloved port next year.

In just a week's time, Apple will be revealing the true form of the iPhone 7, which is expected, among other things, to ditch the 3.5 mm headphone jack for a do - everything Lightning connector.

Last but not least, recent reports claim that Galaxy S8 users can kiss the standard 3.5 mm headphone jack goodbye because Samsung is ditching it and going with USB - C for audio as well as charging.

Over the past few months, we've come across various tidbits — including ditching the headphone jack — about Google's next - generation Pixel devices for 2017.

The two models both come with microSD for storage expansion, they are both charged via USB Type - C, they both support Qi wireless charging and they both ditch the 3.5 mm headphone jack, as we mentioned previously.

The report backs up the idea that the S8 may fall in line with the iPhone 7 and Moto Z and ditch its 3.5 mm headphone jack in favour of a single USB - C port for both charging and audio.

With the Pixel 2 ditching the headphone jack many of us are looking for a new set of headphones or earbuds.

More than 200,000 people have signed an online petition against Apple's major design change rumored for the upcoming iPhone 7 — the company is reportedly going to ditch the standard headphone jack to further shrink down the smartphone.

There are plenty of rumors that Apple plans to ditch the 3.5 mm headphone jack connector for the iPhone 7 — and now we've got our first (possible) photo of the company's next - gen EarPods, complete with Lightning connector.

SamMobile said Samsung will include a USB Type - C port for charging and audio and that the 3.5 mm headphone jack will be ditched — something Fone Arena also reported.

Apple took a lot of heat for ditching the headphone jack with iPhone 7.

On the plus side, ditching the traditional headphone jack would give Apple more room for other phone components, while possibly enabling it to make the iPhone even thinner than it already is.

Recently, it's been extending to headphones, and just in time for the Pixel 2 to ditch the headphone jack, Google has debuted the first earbuds with Assistant built - in, the Pixel Buds.

Despite taking a dig at Apple for ditching the headphone jack when launching the original Pixel, Google has also got rid of it for the Pixel 2, which is a decision we'd like to see reversed for the Pixel 3.

Both models ditch the headphone jack, though there's a Lightning adapter in the box for your existing headphones.

On the contrary, the same report did not provide any details regarding the type of connector that Samsung will opt for when the Galaxy S8 ditches the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

While other manufacturers are ditching the headphone jack, Samsung appears adamant on keeping it on its flagships for the time being.

Maybe Google is taking it slow — introducing the long - awaited OIS on cameras this 2017 and probably going the wireless charging way in 2018, but still, it's irresponsible for Google to leave out such an essential feature, especially after ditching the 3.5 mm headphone jack, on a phone that will go for $ 1000 in some markets across the globe.

«I'm usually scared to make predictions, but my bet is that there will be an adjustment period for a year or two... And before long, most major smartphones will end up following Apple's lead and ditch the headphone jack too.»

HTC has joined Apple in ditching the headphone jack, but make up for it with a pair of BoomSound Adaptive Audio headphones that plug into the USB Type - C port.

That rumor has been circulating for quite some time, but recently came under question when a supposedly leaked part surfaced, suggesting that the iPhone 7 could still feature the 3.5 mm headphone jack (and the iPhone 7 Plus could ditch it).

Apple has moved the antenna bands across the rear to just the top and bottom edges for a cleaner look and it has also ditched the headphone jack, replacing it with stereo speakers instead.

The new XPS 13 has ditched all legacy ports and relies solely on three USB Type - C ports, a headphone jack, and a microSD card slot for its I / O needs.

All three devices being compared here feature USB Type - C for charging, but only the Mate 9 and Mate 10 have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, with the Mate 10 Pro ditching it.

, Lenovo has ditched the 3.5 mm headphone jack with the super-thin Moto Z. And not only that, but the less - super-thin Moto Z Force, which definitely has room for one, forgoes the headphone jack as well.

Other changes are likely to include the handset's ambient light sensor moving from the left side to the right side of the device, a possible dual - lens camera for the iPhone 7 Plus, and possibly the ditching of the headphone jack.

I would hope for an even slimmer profile, given that this model ditches the headphone jack.

But as much as I want to live in a wireless future, we aren't there yet, and ditching the headphone jack will be bad for most people.

Like the LePro 3, the Le S3 ditches the headphone jack in exchange for USB - C.

In the case of Essential, the reason for ditching the headphone jack isn't just to follow the crowd, but for a legitimate reason — space.

I get it, a headphone jack is something that is necessary for a lot of people, but as we move forward, it's going to disappear as more OEMs continue to ditch it.

The 3.5 mm headphone jack was ditched for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL so we don't expect to see it make a comeback for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, with USB Type - C being the go - to port for all charging and audio needs.

Google ditching the headphone jack on the Pixel 2 is going to be good for the Android ecosystem.

Speculation over whether Samsung will ditch the headphone jack with the S9 has circulated for awhile, and nothing is confirmed yet.

However, it's been criticized for ditching the 3.5 mm headphone jack.