Would You Use a Phone Without a 3.5mm Headphone Jack?
Rumor has it that some upcoming smartphones will not feature a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Intel even believes that consumers will eventually choose USB-C over the regular connector. Could you?
At the Intel Developer Forum, the company’s hardware developers said they hope consumers take advantage of the benefits of USB-C for headphone connectivity. The latest USB-C specification supports features such as noise cancellation, extra bass, or concert reverb.
However, to use headphones on a device that doesn’t have a 3.5mm jack, you’ll need either a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, headphones that plug directly into USB-C (if you can find them), or wireless headphones. … While not many phones have made this choice ( Moto Z is the most notable), there are rumors that a few flagships will decide to do so in the near future. Are you ready to make that transition? Have you completely switched to wireless headphones? Or would you prefer a phone that uses a tried and true method?
Intel Says New USB Type-C Specification Will Ease Losing Headphone Jack | Engadget