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, ...

Virtually all smartphone manufacturers have eliminated the 3.5mm audio jack even though it has long been the standard connector for a huge range of audio equipment over the past century. Most flagship ...

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 ...

Upcoming smartphones might not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. It all still hangs on a rumor that Apple's iPhone will shun all connectors but its proprietary Lightning jack (some Android models out this ...

Ebay and Amazon has them for $2 to $4 range, whereas the Google Store has them for $12. Any significant issues in quality and performance here? I know with phone chargers, cheaper ones won't support ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In an era where everything is digital, it's easy to draw the conclusion that your headphones should be, too. When shopping between headphones ...

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 ...

As the iPad Pro features no headphone jack nor Lightning port, Apple is now selling a new dongle: USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. Just like the Lightning to 3.5mm, it allows classic wired audio ...

For the last 50 years, audio playback devices have relied on the 3.5mm audio jack (its predecessor, the 1/4-inch audio jack, dates back to 1879). We've previously heard rumors that Apple wanted to ...

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