Seven years later, Apple was right to kill off the 3.5mm headphone
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Seven years later, it's more clear than ever that the days of the headphone jack on mobile devices are numbered. Here's how Apple was the vanguard for the death of the port — and what might be next for the connector.
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Sorry, Apple, the headphone jack isn't going anywhere (An article from 5 years ago, thought I might post. Oh, how times change) : r/apple
Why don't all USB C to 3.5mm headphone jack converters work for all phones? - Quora
Wired headphones are about to have a mini revival
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Apple just killed the iPhone's headphone jack for good
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Apple Should Kill the Headphone Jack in the iPhone 7
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Is Apple about to kill the headphone jack?
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Here we go again : r/headphones
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