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technology11 days ago•30 min saved

Apple’s 50-year tech reinvention: breakthroughs and trade-offs

Over five decades Apple has repeatedly pushed tech forward—redefining computing, mobile devices, media, and wearables—while removing legacy tech and reshaping industries. The company’s moves include ditching floppy disks and Flash, cannibalizing its own products with the iPhone and iPad, pioneering ultraportable laptops with the MacBook Air, and later removing the headphone jack, USB-C debates, and other port changes. These shifts often caused short‑term pain and dongle‑centric ecosystems, but broadly steered the tech world toward newer standards and experiences.

via Engadget|

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technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Most Missed Abandoned Android Phone Features

A poll highlights the most missed features from older Android phones, such as the headphone jack and removable batteries, as newer models have sacrificed these for sleeker designs and cost savings, prompting nostalgia and ongoing demand for these functionalities.

via Android Authority|

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technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Apple Discontinues Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter Amid Sellout

Apple's Lightning-to-3.5 mm headphone adapter, introduced when the iPhone 7 eliminated the headphone jack, is reportedly being phased out as it sells out in most regions, including the U.S. This move aligns with Apple's shift from the proprietary Lightning port to USB-C across its major products. While older iPhone models still use Lightning, Apple now offers a USB-C version of the adapter for newer devices. Third-party alternatives remain available for those with older iPhones who haven't switched to wireless headphones.

via Ars Technica|

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technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Apple to Discontinue Lightning-to-3.5mm Adapter

Apple's Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter is reportedly sold out in the US and many other countries, signaling a potential end to the accessory that was introduced in 2016 with the iPhone 7. This move aligns with Apple's shift towards USB-C in the iPhone 15 line, further reducing the presence of Lightning accessories in their stores.

via The Verge|

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technology1 year ago•0 min saved

Apple Phases Out Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter

Apple appears to be discontinuing the Lightning to headphone jack adapter, which was first introduced with the iPhone 7. This move aligns with Apple's ongoing shift towards wireless audio solutions and the gradual phasing out of wired accessories.

via MacRumors|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Revolutionary Mechanical Keyboard with Integrated Hi-Fi DACs and Amplifier, Including a Must-Have Headphone Jack"

FiiO has released the KB3, a mechanical keyboard with a built-in headphone jack that includes a combination DAC and headphone amp, potentially offering better audio quality than the standard 3.5mm output on computers. The keyboard features dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 DACs, supports high-resolution audio, and has a 4.4mm balanced output. It also boasts gasket-mounted hot-swap switches, RGB lighting, and compatibility with both Mac and Windows. The KB3 is available as a barebones option or fully-assembled, and is priced at $129.99 without switches or keycaps, or $149.99 as a fully-assembled model.

via The Verge|

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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Asus Zenfone 10 Confirmed to Have 3.5mm Headphone Jack in Latest Renders"

The upcoming Asus Zenfone 10 will feature a 5.9-inch 120Hz display, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, a 200MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The device will also keep the headphone jack, which has become a rarity in smartphones over $400. The leaked price of the Zenfone 10 is $749, likely for the base model, and it is set to launch on June 29.

via 9to5Google|

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