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Impacts of removing the headphone jack [MERGED]
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Yeah, you're probably right. I should just pick up two more and try that for awhile to see. If I don't like it then at least I tried.
How am I supposed to use the light night headphones with my MacBook?
Just got my iPhone 7 and although love it and don't mind its missing the headphone jack. But I just realized that I can't fit it into my MacBook. And I assumed the adapter that it came with would let me, but the adapter is the other way around.
I couldn't find any adapter on Apples site for it. What are apple going to do for future MacBooks? I feel like this is the biggest negative.
Just got my iPhone 7 and although love it and don't mind its missing the headphone jack. But I just realized that I can't fit it into my MacBook. And I assumed the adapter that it came with would let me, but the adapter is the other way around.
I couldn't find any adapter on Apples site for it. What are apple going to do for future MacBooks? I feel like this is the biggest negative.
You can't use lightning headphones on any Mac currently. There are zero adapters for it. Hard to believe there's not even a Lightning to USB-C available. Apple totally screwed the pooch on this.
Your only solution is not to use Lightning headphones and instead use your old headphones with the 3.5mm adapter, which you can remove to use them on your Mac. That is the only solution without buying anything new.
Maybe if Apple introduces Ligtnihg ports on the Mac next week, the will also introduce at least Lightning to TB adapters for older Macs.
Even so, without a reverse 3.5mm adapter, Lightning will still be useless on anything but Apple products.
I take Bluetooth headphones to the gym. One day I didn't realize the changeable tip that goes in your ear fell off until I was walking in the gym when I usually put them on. Had the old 3.5mm apple headphones in center console. No adapter. Forced to listen to terrible gym music.
I am going to get another pair of Bluetooth headphones as I'm starting to dislike my current ones due to the tips constantly falling off.
At that time I'll leave them in my car as a backup.
Have to test the irig to see how that works with new setup. I haven't used it in so long even with old phone. While it may be an issue I can't report it as one for me.
I am going to get another pair of Bluetooth headphones as I'm starting to dislike my current ones due to the tips constantly falling off.
At that time I'll leave them in my car as a backup.
Have to test the irig to see how that works with new setup. I haven't used it in so long even with old phone. While it may be an issue I can't report it as one for me.
First of all, I would like to say hello to the MacRumors forum! I am newbie here, because I'm about to get my very first Apple product.
I think they should've had the headphone jack as an option. Like, they should make a slightly larger version of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus that actually has a headphone jack, and maybe a faster processor. This removal of the headphone port just seems to me like Apple giving everyone iPhone buyer the middle finger.
I think they should've had the headphone jack as an option. Like, they should make a slightly larger version of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus that actually has a headphone jack, and maybe a faster processor. This removal of the headphone port just seems to me like Apple giving everyone iPhone buyer the middle finger.
Welcome to the forum. I do think they could make the IPhone a bit thicker so they can keep the headphone jack in and still fit in everything else. But what do I know? I thought the Note 7 was an amazing phone and look where that got me. Sigh.
If they were going to do this move now, the airpods should have been ready to go up for sale at the launch of the new headphone jack-less iPhones. And I think their presentation of it could have been done more smoothly than having Phil blurt out some arrogant sounding nonsense about courage. But what's done is done.
Now I'm not sure how much more fast you want the processor. I'm a bit confused about that part of your statement because it currently leads the industry for speed, or so I hear.
I find myself listening to music more when using the iphone 7. Reason being that I can use wireless headphones, which are very convenient to move around, and I can listen to music freely without carrying the phone around. There is no cable get the way of my movements, which means it is much more comfy to workout in the gym, where I used to be reluctant to use headphones with a cable.
Well... I don't use it for listening to music or watch media if that's what you mean...
Occasionally, very rarely, I do with TriggerTrap as a camera timer. Now I just leave the supplied adapter with my camera tools. lol
I know it's been beaten to death, but after seeing the new MacBook today it's again clear that the move to Lightning headphones was a bad one for Apple. They included only a 3.5mm audio port in the new MacBook and no lightning port to connect those new proprietary headphones.
The future may be wireless, but it's not here quite yet and this move for the iPhone 7 was a terrible one for Apple inc. user hostile
The future may be wireless, but it's not here quite yet and this move for the iPhone 7 was a terrible one for Apple inc. user hostile
One issue with Bluetooth headphones (and speakers) is the audio delay. For music this is not an issue, but when watching a video it sure can be. Is there any way a user can sync the audio and video with the standard video player, as this is an area where I think it needs Apple to provide some sort of control to allow us to get things in sync once again.
Well most people don't travel through the desert on a horse with no name.
Most travel these days include some kind of charging possibility.
What? Who said anything about horses? Your post makes no sense.
Members of the military could be in this situation. Long flights and delays with limited access to power or the ability to recharge portable battery packs.
You can either get a case with a battery built in to extend the battery life or any portable USB power bank to charge the phone.
These are awesome https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OJXVDAU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I now have two as the 2.1 port stopped working so they said keep it (the 2nd port is fine) and they sent a brand new one.
Ideal for camping, festivals car etc
I think it gives about 5 or 6 x iPhone charges.
I now have two as the 2.1 port stopped working so they said keep it (the 2nd port is fine) and they sent a brand new one.
Ideal for camping, festivals car etc
I think it gives about 5 or 6 x iPhone charges.
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And just how does that solve the problem of not being able to charge and listen at the same time?
When the internal battery and battery case run out of juice, the phone and case will have to be charged at least 2 hours to get a decent reserve to keep going, and plugging in an external power bank will prevent listening and charging at the same time as well, unless a $50 single function adapter is purchased.
It is a ridiculous assessment to state you would travel 30 hours with no place to charge.
The only place I would see that would be in the middle of the desert riding a horse with no power outlet.
Members of the military would not be worrying about making a decision between charging phones and listening to music/charging EarPods. They've got other decisions to make and are thankfully grown up enough to decide which is most necessary.
And I have never in my entire life found myself in an airport, bus, train, car for 30 hours without an outlet.
And *if* you were stuck in a dead zone with no power for 30 hours, and your biggest problem is not being able to figure out whether to preserve the phone battery or listen to music, you've got bigger problems.
The hyperbole is phenomenal here.
LOL......wow! Yes, the military has and can be in this situation. I can speak from experience. So thanks for your input and have a great day.
Really? So the military has to decide between keeping a charge and listening to music?
What branch?
For your awareness I worked at the Edwards Air Force Base in CA. I've got one cousins who's a chief master sargeant in the Air Force and another who's in the Marines.
My best friend is also a Marine.
None of them have trouble with deciding between keeping a phone charged and listening to music or charging airpods.
And in deployment they're definitely not listening to music or playing with their phones. As a matter of fact, their personal devices are off.
Have a great day yourself.
I was responsible for contracts related to aircraft systems and software.
Anything else?
Fact remains, members of the military are mature enough to decide whether to save battery or listen to music when not deployed. And when deployed they do not use personal devices nor would they be concerned with deciding between charging or listening to music, and neither will they be concerned about EarPods.
Military personnel don't walk around plugged into music and away from power sources for 30 hours. And aside from deployment they have as much access to a power source as anyone else.
So they don't have to deal with 30 hour travel times with no access to power.
Enough hyperbole and fantasy.
If you say so.
I never said they walk around plugged in. Someone said when could it be an issue and I gave an example. Funny how you turned this into something it's not. Yes, from lockdown to the destination it can easily be 30 hours and one could have limited access to power. So yes, it could be an issue of charging a device or wireless headphones. But if you had ANY military experience or affiliation you would know that.
It's that simple. People can have different opinions or views than yours and it is ok.
Again working on a military base can mean many things....
I am done with this and you. I still don't see why someone can't have a different view point without people getting all mad and trying to dis-prove them.
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