Of course, there is still a couple of months between now and October 4th, so there is every chance that
the rumor of no headphone jack will remain just that — a rumor.
Not exact matches
He likes the smaller form factor
of the SE, but will buy the current model (with a
headphone jack) if the
rumored newer model ships without a
headphone jack.
Although we saw
headphones jacks removed from the iPhone 7, it is
rumored that all the new iPads will retain the 3.5 mm
headphone jacks with the introduction
of quad microphones.
Previous
rumors suggested that Apple was desperately trying to get rid
of the standard
headphone jack all at once, but now it looks like Apple knows better to do than depress its already depressed customers with the removal
of jack.
More recently, we reported on a
rumor that the next generation devices would not include a 3.5 mm
headphone jack, following the lead
of the Moto Z, several HTC devices, and Apple's iPhone 7.
Alongside the growing speculation that the upcoming iPhone 7 will ditch the standard
headphone jack are
rumors that the device will be paired with a new type
of Apple's EarPod
headphones that use a Lightning connector.
Also, along with camera feature, we're hearing that 4.7 - inch model
of the upcoming iPhone will sport 3.5 mm standard
headphone jack, and as
rumored, the other will depend on lightning ports in order to connect speakers and
headphones.
Rumors that Apple was going to ax the 3.5 mm
headphone jack rocked the internet and inspired a flurry
of rage, tears, and fears among the Apple faithful.
With the Apple iPhone 7 slated for a September release with a new design,
rumor mill recently began buzzing with the news
of the new device's thickness, the
headphone jack, or the lack thereof as well as a bigger battery.
While early
rumors hinted Samsung might pull off an Apple and ditch the
headphone jack on the S8, the leak clearly shows there's something closely resembling a standard audio port in the bottom left corner
of the leaked phone.
According to the latest leak from Japanese website Macotakara, the new iPhone will be the same size
of the iPhone 6s, and contrary to circulating
rumors, Apple has apparently dropped the
headphone jack idea.
After months
of rumors it's finally official: Apple is killing off the 3.5 mm
headphone jack.
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.
Samsung keeps the old - fashioned 3.5 mm
headphone jack, dismissing early
rumors that its new phone would eliminate this still - widely - used port in favor
of USB - C audio.
If recent
rumors are to be believed, Apple is about to do something that will make a lot
of users very angry: remove the standard
headphone jack from the iPhone 7.
Many
rumored features
of the device have surfaced, including a front camera with autofocus, a pressure - sensitive display, a new 10 nm processor and USB - C
headphone jack among others.
According to recent
rumors, next year's iPhone 7 will ship without the 3.5 mm
headphone jack in favor
of a thinner form factor.
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.
Following today's Apple event that saw the 4 - inch iPhone SE, 9.7 - inch iPad Pro, and new Apple Watch bands and pricing announced, members
of the press have been invited for hands - on time with the new products.The new iPhone SE looks almost identical to the iPhone 5s, beyond the switch to matte - chamfered edges and a color - matched stainless steel Apple logo on the rear.The new 4 - inch smartphone retains a 3.5 mm
headphone jack, despite
rumors that Apple will switch to an all - in - one Lightning connector on the iPhone 7 due later this year.A closer look at the iPhone SE's new matte - chamfered edges (Image: The Verge) iPhone SE is available in the same four colors offered across most
of Apple's newer product lineups: Gold, Silver, Space Gray, and Rose Gold.16 GB and 64 GB models
SamMobile notes a few other
rumors, like that the phone might ship with stereo speakers as a result
of no
headphone jack, and that it won't feature a home button.
But don't be so certain that this is the case: a newly - published photo, reporting to be a shot
of the next - gen iPhone internals, appears to show the
headphone jack still hanging on despite
rumors of its demise.
It also includes a link for Bluetooth
headphones, which probably confirms the long
rumored removal
of the
headphone jack.
The reveal
of truly wireless
headphones isn't that big
of a surprise, considering the
Rumor Mill was more than adamant about their existence, and also the expectation that Apple would be dropping the 3.5 mm
headphone jack turning out to be true.
Following
rumors suggesting Apple's iPhone 7 will be available in a much darker Space Gray color that's close to, but not quite black, designer Martin Hajek has created renderings exploring what such a device might look like.Using the iPhone 7 design
rumors pointing towards a larger camera, no
headphone jack, and relocated antenna bands, Hajek has created an iPhone 7 rendering in a deep shade
of gray that's close to the color
of the Space Black Apple Watch.In Hajek's concept, the iPhone 7 is a much darker shade
of gray than the Space Gray iPhone 6s, appearing even darker than the black and slate iPhone 5.
The industry's shift towards the removal
of the 3.5 mm
headphone jack has been controversial, but if
rumors ring true, the Galaxy S9 will arrive with its
headphone jack intact as well.
After months
of rumors around Apple's plans for the
headphone jack, the company revealed today that it is scrapping the 3.5 mm port on its latest iPhone 7 handset.
Of course, making the iPhone 7 thinner than all its predecessors wasn't the only rumored reason of the controversial transition, with the headphone jack standard getting a little long in the tooth, and stereo speakers a potential replacement feature and upgrad
Of course, making the iPhone 7 thinner than all its predecessors wasn't the only
rumored reason
of the controversial transition, with the headphone jack standard getting a little long in the tooth, and stereo speakers a potential replacement feature and upgrad
of the controversial transition, with the
headphone jack standard getting a little long in the tooth, and stereo speakers a potential replacement feature and upgrade.
However, some other
rumored specs have us a bit concerned, like the Pixel's 2 lack
of a
headphone jack and small 2,700 mAh battery.
There's only one speaker driver, and that sits at the bottom
of the phone, next to the USB - C port and 3.5 mm
headphone jack... yes, despite all the
rumors OnePlus has decided to retain the legacy
headphone technology for the OnePlus 5.
It has been widely
rumored that Apple will get rid
of the 3.5 mm
headphone jack in iPhone 7 or at least the iPhone 7 Plus, and make owners connect their
headphones through the Lightning port.
Rumors have suggested the 2016 iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will not feature major design changes aside from the removal
of the
headphone jack, information that has been confirmed in a new report from The Wall Street Journal.The iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus will continue to feature 4.7 and 5.5 - inch displays, with only «subtle changes» to the exterior
of the devices.
Past
rumors indicate the two devices will be the same general size as the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, but with relocated antenna bands that no longer span across the back
of the bodies.According to The Wall Street Journal, the removal
of the
headphone jack will make the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus thinner while also improving its water resistance.
In addition, Monday's report also supported previous
rumors that this year's iPhones will remove the traditional 3.5 mm
headphone jack, most probably in favor
of wireless earbuds built on a custom Bluetooth radio chip.
At a time when many smartphones are already letting go
of the
headphone jack though, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Google did finally decide to follow suit, as it was
rumored that there may not be a
headphone jack with the original Pixel and Pixel XL.
But the
rumored change that's likely to be the biggest topic
of debate if it comes to pass is the removal
of the
headphone jack.
Months
of rumors told us Google was dropping the
headphone jack, so it was natural to expect the company would create wireless
headphones of its own.
Rumors have pointed to some design changes and Apple could possibly be ridding the device
of the
headphone jack and deploy wireless
headphones instead and the Lightning port.
The
rumored specs is said to have a 6inch MLCD + display (over the OLED panels which got bad reviews on the V30), running Snapdragon 845 CPU, up to 6 GB
of RAM, up to 128 GB
of storage, IP68 dust / water resistant body, dual cameras (wide - angle + standard lens) + laser autofocus, fingerprint scanner on the rear that doubles as a Home button,
headphone jack, Hi - Fi Quad DAC, and a 3300 mAh battery.
Sadly, no amount
of squeezing will get you a
headphone jack; both Pixel sizes are
rumored to be ditching it this time.
The schematic shows an iPhone that is devoid
of a
headphone jack, but also offers a look at the
rumored dual rear camera setup.
Google's next set
of Pixel smartphones were
rumored today to be designed without a
headphone jack.
Rumor has it that Apple is working on a pair
of truly wireless earbuds to sell alongside the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which will ditch the standard 3.5 mm
headphone jack.
Don't throw away your
headphone cables just yet, iPhone owners: Apple may have granted a stay
of execution to the 3.5 millimeter audio
jack, once presumed dead by the iPhone
rumor mill.
This week, we've got quick tips to speed up your iPhone and Apple Watch, our take on the stupidity
of killing the iPhone's
headphone jack, new how - tos for Apple Music and Apple TV, a hilarious bit
of Star Wars fever that Siri's picked up, and the latest
rumors about iPhone 6c and iPhone 7.
Blass» leak joins a number
of other Google Pixel 2
rumors, including one which posits the device will be dropping the
headphone jack entirely, and another which states that the Google Pixel 2 might not look like other flagship phones.
Other
rumored specs include 32 or 128 GB
of internal storage, 8 or 16 GB
of RAM, two USB Type - C ports, a 3.5 mm
headphone jack, a range
of sensors, stylus support, stereo speakers, quad microphones, and a battery that lasts 10 hours.
Samsung may not be as guilty
of copying Apple's designs in a legal sense, but it sure seems to be following in its footsteps according to a
rumor first reported by SamMobile that claims the company will remove the
headphone jack on its Galaxy S8.
One strong
rumor says that Samsung is preparing to abandon the long - held home button in favor
of a virtual home button in the upcoming Galaxy S8 and that the
headphone jack could be ditched as well.