It comes with two Lightning ports which essentially will allow you to use the newly introduced Lightning EarPods and the Lightning cable for charging. The iPhone Lightning Dock sits on your desk and, as well as charging your phone, offers Lightning and 3.5mm audio ports. Fortunately Belkin has come to the rescue, though you’re going to need to pay $40 for the privilege.
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Yesterday, Apple announced that it was removing the 3.5mm audio jack from its upcoming iPhone 7 and 7 Plus smartphones; some people are still comically reeling from the news. And for those who still want to use their existing headphones with analogue connector, Apple has also included Lightning to 3.5mm adapter along with the box.
Apple’s removal of the headphone socket on its latest iPhone 7 has had several knock-on effects, but one thing most people might not realise is that if you’re using wired headphones with it, you can’t charge it at the same time.
Personally, I think that’s a reasonable to pay for a portable adaptor that will work even if the iPhone is enclosed in a chunky cover, like the official Smart Battery Case.
The Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar looks a little bulky, but should do the trick.
The Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge Rockstar is expected to be available to order from 10th October according to The Verge. While the move did cause quite a bit of stir in the tech space, a lot of people are more anxious about the fact that they won’t be able to charge their handsets and listen to music on headphones at the same time.
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Although retailers have reported a surge in Apple’s newly launched wireless headphones – AirPods – sales, the market has been dogged by concerns about the sound quality, price and durability of product, a media report said.
