zephyrJul 23, 2023

People sticking with audio jack phones, why is USB-C earphones not a solution?

https://lemmy.world/post/2039621

People sticking with audio jack phones, why is USB-C earphones not a solution? - Lemmy.world

Don’t get me wrong. Apple removing audio jack was the biggest facepalm in smartphone history. And you can thank it for not being able to make an upgrade without sacrificing audio jack (and SD card too :/). But USB-C is getting standardized everywhere now (laptops, smartphones, etc.). What makes USB-C earphones not worth the switch?

Show threadDestinyGreyJul 23, 2023
I can’t charge my phone and listen to stuff at the same time, and my headphone jack headphones work with every device but a new phone. Don’t know why I would want to throw that convenience away all because Apple/every other manufacturer decided we should get rid of headphone jacks.
Show threadGingeyBookJul 24, 2023

I always hear this argument, but seriously how often is this a problem?

I plug my phone in in the car and when I go to bed at night. Neither time of which I would be listening to music

Show threadZakJul 24, 2023
Many people listen to music and podcasts while driving cars.
Show threadGingeyBook
Typically through the car speakers though
Jul 24, 2023 at 1:29amWeb
Show threadWorldlyIntrospectionJul 24, 2023

I can’t tell which side of the argument your response is supposed to fall on…
Yes, people typically listen through their car speakers. Good job. Gold star.
But not all cars have Bluetooth connectivity. There’s still a lot of people who drive vehicles that have to rely on 3.5mm connections (either directly, or with cassette or even CD adapters!). Or maybe their car supports Bluetooth audio, but they prefer the higher fidelity audio that a 3.5mm interface provides vs Bluetooth.

Maybe I’m missing something here. But this response holds no water.

Show threadGingeyBookJul 24, 2023

I don’t deny that there are a significant number of people that still use the 3.5mm jack when driving

But I believe that the majority of people do not.

Show threadWhirlybirdJul 24, 2023
I do this……using a lightning adapter that has a 3.5mm jack and a lightning charging port. It’s not a problem.