iPhone 7 - Audio Issues?

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iPhone 7 - Audio Issues?

With the iPhone 7, how does someone listen to music and charge at the same time? Obviously, the work around is to use wireless buds, but those only last 5 hours. I'm thinking of a long air plane ride or plugging your phone in while you listen to music.

Something like this would work, but this is only a concept image (from Tama, TSH03JM) and it seems way too bulky for everyday use!

Further, will your audio controls on your existing headphones work with the Apple Lightning-to-3.5mm dongle?

Lastly, NONE of Apple's lineup includes a lightning port - so are we meant to carry two pairs of headphones or will there be a USB to Female lightning cable for that purpose?

Obviously, I want to get the new iPhone - but these are some big issues for an audiophile!

Mac Pro (Late 2013), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 5:25 AM

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Answer 1

ckuan

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Sep 8, 2016 3:05 PM in response to cvok

I'm sure once released, there will be alternative from 3rd parties.

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ADAMdotK

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Sep 8, 2016 5:29 AM in response to cvok

And what is your question?

This is a user-based community. You talk to normal users just like you, not to Apple employees.

If you have any suggestions for Apple, you can do that here:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/

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Demo

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Sep 8, 2016 5:33 AM in response to cvok

This is what comes in the box with the iPhone 7.

http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/specs/

iPhone with iOS 10

EarPods with Lightning Connector

Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter

Lightning to USB Cable

USB Power Adapter

Documentation

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cvok Author

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Sep 8, 2016 3:06 PM in response to ADAMdotK

I am aware how the community works I've been a member for 15 years 🙂 - just seeing if other users have found a solution to these issues, because, it seems like a big one!!

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Sep 8, 2016 3:34 PM in response to cvok

Third post I've seen today for the same thing. Here is what I posted in another thread:

Belkin announced an adapter with two lightning ports for $39.99. One for charging, and one for your new lightning headphones.

http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8J198/?clickid=wrSyxrzyLVRZX7VWEq3SDXpTUkk1CvQdUQ9 c3Q0&utm_campaign=Online+Tracking+Link&u…

In regards to the lightning port being on other devices, I believe Apple will either update their Mac lineup to include a lightning port, or release a female adapter.

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cvok Author

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Sep 8, 2016 3:33 PM in response to CaptainBlue

@CaptainBlue I literally just saw this elsewhere and was going to post it. Extremely good find. Bulky but it will do the trick thank god.

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cvok Author

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Sep 8, 2016 3:36 PM in response to cvok

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