The case for and against ditching the iPhone headphone jack

Look. I didn’t want to get into this. I feel like we probably have better things to talk about.

But the furore continues over reports that Apple is doing away with its standard 3.5mm headphone jack, a piece of technology that has existed in a recognisable version of its current form since the late 19th century.

That we still use it is honestly a rare example of an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality that is somewhat unusual in an industry that enjoys changing its products at a pace that leaves consumers dizzy.

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The knee-jerk reaction, of course, is to be upset about the rumours.

We went through a wave of garment-rending and chest-beating when these reports last surfaced in January; we’re going through a wave again now.

This is like the kerfuffle over Apple changing its charging cable from the old 30-pin standard to its Lightning cord – except multiplied by 1,000, since the headphone port is an industry standard and not just something Apple uses.

from Eve’s Feed http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/81491869/The-case-for-and-against-ditching-the-iPhone-headphone-jack

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