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 threadBatbroJul 24, 2023
Planes, overnight flights is a great example where this becomes a problem
Show threadGingeyBookJul 24, 2023
But once again, how often is this a problem? I would say the majority of people are not in overnight flights that often
Show threadjfxJul 24, 2023
I’m daily commuting via train. There are USB chargers everywhere in the cars, so this is pretty significant. And don’t tell me to buy another wireless gadget I have to charge before I go - or some USB buds that won’t work with my other devices, since USB-C is just a plug, not a Standard.
Show threadoldfartJul 24, 2023
And you need to carry the charging case, and a 2nd usb cable
Show threadWhirlybird

Why do you need to carry a second cable?

Also the charging case for wireless earbuds is easier to carry than wired headphones.

Jul 24, 2023 at 10:51pmWeb