The excitement behind the launching of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus last Sep. 7 introduced a surprise that is too big to ignore. When the headphone jack is nowhere to be found on the new smart phones, not many wanted it to happen.
The universal accessory has always been around for as long as any user can remember. Although the company is looking to incorporate new items in the near future, abandoning a simple, reliable and durable technology is actually like losing it forever.
Removing the 3.5 mm jack is like abandoning a legacy.
It is understandable that Apple is shifting its guns. The closest of its objective is perhaps about increasing the marketability of its future products. Compatibility here is critical considering that users need to adapt to a new line of units. Even the old ones have to pay extra in order to have an adaptor that will suit the lightning-based AirPods to their devices.
The excuse for dropping the headphone jack is somewhat lame. The courage to welcome change, according to Marketing Chief Phil Schiller, is what eliminated the old accessory. The process of measuring a person's hearing process to adjust to a sound profile is only possible through lightning and USB technology.
Apple executive Dan Riccio said that the demise of the 3.5 mm jack is about space. Camera technologies, processors and battery life have trouble fitting with the old headphone unit. Going wireless has allowed the iPhone 7 to attain a threshold on water resistance plus a 14 percent bigger battery on a 4.7-inch frame.
In December 2015, audio manufacturer Audeze has released its EL-8 Titanium in the market, just before the rumors surrounding the iPhone have emerged. The move is quite interesting since the high-end audio maker and Danish audio equipment creator Libratone have focused on producing wired options. Libratone President Mike Culver has defended their approach, stating that the project started a year ago.
