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Earphone jack

Why did Apple Eliminated the earphone jack for iPhone SE?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 9:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 10:13 AM

Apple started the removal of the earphone jack with the iPhone 7 back in 2016. Its moving towards wireless headphones instead.

Most other manufacturers have also removed it for their high level devices.


You can get a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter if you really want to: Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter - Apple

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Sep 28, 2021 10:13 AM in response to Yrgloster47

Apple started the removal of the earphone jack with the iPhone 7 back in 2016. Its moving towards wireless headphones instead.

Most other manufacturers have also removed it for their high level devices.


You can get a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter if you really want to: Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter - Apple

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