Sentences with phrase «for removing the headphone jack»

In what seemed partially intended to be consolation for removing the headphone jack from the Google Pixel 2, the Mountain View company announced the Google Pixel Buds last month, a pair of semi-wireless headphones (they're still wired to each other, but not your phone).

Google mocked Apple last year for removing the headphone jack from the iPhone 7; this year they removed it from their phone, the Pixel.

Even Google, which poked fun at Apple last year for removing the headphone jack, got rid of it on this year's Pixel 2.

So HTC's new U11 Life phone isn't unique for removing the headphone jack — but it is unique for the solution it presents instead.

While Google was quick to call out Apple last year for removing the headphone jack in its iPhone lineup, Google apparently felt like this year was the right time to do it with its brand new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

When the first Pixel was released, Google made fun of Apple for removing their headphone jack.

Consumers have similarly seen Google poke fun at Apple for removing the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, only to follow suit and remove the headphone jack from its own Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in 2017.

Apple had some very good reasons for removing the headphone jack, though Phil Schiller's «courage» explanation certainly isn't one of them.

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Save for Samsung and LG devices, OnePlus is just about the only phone maker left that hasn't moved to either USB C - based or wireless audio — Apple, Google, HTC, Motorola and others have removed the headphone jack from their 2017 flagships.

That's how Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller summarized the company's rationale for removing the 3.5 mm headphone jack in the iPhone 7.

Following Apple's decision to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack from the iPhone, some Android phone manufacturers have followed suit and opted for USB - C audio instead.

Compatible with PC, mobile, and consoles, the Electra V2 utilizes a standard 3.5 mm audio jack that is hard wired into the headset and can not be removed, but also comes with a splitter cable for headphone and microphone separation on PC should you desire to separate the channels.

That question can be answered in part with the same explanation for Apple's decision to remove the standard 3.5 mm headphone jack (that's right, the new iPhones won't have a regular audio port): waterproofing.

But this whole mess of removing headphone jacks from phones before the technology has caught up to make those jacks unnecessary has been a massive pain in the neck for a great many people.

Sony offered no explanation for removing the ubiquitous headphone jack, either.

It looks like the rumors were true because when the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL handsets were launched, Google decided that they would remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack from them which has been an industry standard for the past couple of decades, if not more.

Removing the headphone jack is inconvenient for users right now (myself included).

That includes the Type - C port, a 3.5 mm headphone jack - OnePlus hasn't had the «courage» to remove that one yet, despite the slowly growing trend to do so - and five machined holes for the loudspeaker.

Moreover, removing the headphone jack means that future iPhones would be easier to waterproof, and that's something else Apple is reportedly working on for future models.

This is important for the company that removed the universal 3.5 mm headphone jack, citing space constraints.

Apple has faced plenty of criticism for its decision to remove the traditional headphone jack from the iPhone 7 series, although other Android device makers including Motorola did it without dealing with much backlash at all.

The headphone jack was unfortunately removed this time around, but the internal DAC and support for high - resolution audio codecs like aptX HD will hopefully help users feel better about potentially going wireless.

Removing the 3.5 - mm headphone jack forces Pixel owners to use a dongle they may likely lose, or shell out for wireless buds, which are often pricier than wired ones.

In a nod to Apple, Google is planning to remove Walleye's headphone jack so it can make room for stereo speakers.

Following Apple's decision to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack from the iPhone, some Android phone manufacturers have followed suit and opted for USB - C audio instead.

Many have already criticized Apple for its bold move to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack in favor of a Lightning Connector for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Apple could muster some more courage to remove the headphone jack from the iPhone SE 2, to make space for a bigger battery, a 3D Touch display, or a camera with OIS.

This might once again cause a stir from consumers similarly to how fans reacted when Apple removed the headphone jack for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

The executive claimed it took courage for Apple to remove the headphone jack from its smartphone.

Save for Samsung and LG devices, OnePlus is just about the only phone maker left that hasn't moved to either USB C - based or wireless audio — Apple, Google, HTC, Motorola and others have removed the headphone jack from their 2017 flagships.

Now that Apple has removed the headphone jack from the latest iPhone, it's time for the Apple faithful to embrace the future of wireless audio.

Unlike the older version, of course, you don't get a cut - out for the headphones jack, as Apple mustered its «courage» and removed that.

Although it looks similar, the iPhone 7 removes the headphone jack and antenna bands for a more seamless design, while it also adds waterproofing to the mix.

The departure of the capacitive buttons come as Samsung is reportedly slated to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack for a USB - C port.

If you're upset Apple removed the headphone jack, that'll make it even easier for you to want to buy the S7 Edge or LG V20.

Gurman also claims that Apple plans to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack in its next smartphone, a rumour that's been circulating amid a wash of controversy for months now.

For those wondering what will change with the upcoming iPhone 7, the device is said to remove the headphone jack in favor of the Lightning port, contain two rear cameras, and a memory boost to 3 GB of RAM, according to separate report from Bloomberg.

And Apple's decision to remove the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus suggest that the company sees a wireless future for its smartphone.

Apple's bet in removing the headphone jack was that we could stomach some short - term inconvenience for the longer - term benefits of freeing up valuable real estate inside the phone.

«By removing the headphone jack - we were able to increase the battery size significantly (I estimate we added 500mAh more), improve thermals for performance and a whole lot more.»

Apple executives told BuzzFeed that removing the headphone jack made it possible to bring that image stabilization to the smaller iPhone 7, gave room for a bigger battery, and eliminated a trouble - spot when it came to making the iPhone 7 water - resistant.