Most smartphones these days come without a 3.5mm audio jack. While there are plenty of options for USB-C and wireless earbuds, some people still prefer their 3.5mm earbuds and headsets. Fortunately, ...

To slim out devices, companies are leaving out the old and reliable 3.5mm audio jack and using a USB Type-C slot instead. That Type-C port works as the only input and output hardware port in such ...

Glamorous earrings that’ll elevate your festive outfits Mobile devices are ditching headphone jacks, but you can still use your device’s USB Type C port with your favorite headphones if you get your ...

We're not pleased that the T-Mobile G1 lacks a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, but there are ways to use your favorite headphones with the smartphone. The Seidio Mini USB to 3.5mm Adapter is a simple ...

Earlier this week, Apple made a move that many expected wouldn’t happen — the iPad adopted USB-C. That aligns it with much of the industry, including most Android makers, but at the same time, the ...

If you’re annoyed by having to carry around a dongle to use your old wired headphones with a new phone or tablet deprived of a headphone jack, things could be worse: That dongle might turn out to be ...

Meizu has built a reputation for itself for the innovations on its smartphones. Except for complaints of lack of software support on Meizu models, the phones are just great. The Chinese tech giant is ...

The 3.5mm phone jack is a well-established standard in the audio industry and continues to get strong support from users in the market. Originally invented in the 19 th century for telephone switch ...

Vietnamese website Tinhte has shared a teardown of Apple's new Lightning EarPods and Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter included in the box with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The video confirms ...

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Once upon a time, in the year 2016 Apple completely disrupted our lives by removing the headphone jack. Starting with the iPhone 7, there was no port for your wired headphones, just a lightning ...

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