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Can I use my iPhone like using an iPod + Smart Phone

Hi,


I need an iPhone and iPod. Do I need to buy them separately? Or I can just get an iPhone and use it like an iPod + Phone(Will the iPhone work with an ear plug)?


Thanks.


Ed

Posted on Jun 20, 2014 4:51 AM

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Jun 20, 2014 7:42 AM in response to EDLIU

EDLIU wrote:


Can I use the iPhone with earbuds that's without a mic?


Can I use it like an iPod, and unplug the earbuds when I got a phone call?


Thanks.


Ed

Yes, but functionality with the mic and controls will be limited. Of course, you can unplug the earphones for any reason, but if you use the set that comes with it (mic and controls built in), there would be no need to unplug them. They work for phone calls as well.


as to your original question, pretty anything you can do with an iPod, the iPhone can do as well.

Jun 20, 2014 7:58 AM in response to EDLIU

The iPhone has the same quality as an iPod. In fact its essentially an iPod Touch with Phone features. The Phone does not remove, or reduce any functionality quality or features the iPod had, it simply adds more. In most cases the iPhone will have better sound quality than an iPod.


You can buy high end 3rd party earphones to improve sound quality even more. Things like Beats by Dr. Dre earphones and headsets if you want to.

Can I use my iPhone like using an iPod + Smart Phone

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