This is sort of good news, though we’re not sure if the adapter would help if you want to plug in some headphones and a USB controller at the same time.
Advertisement
Numerous iPhone 7’s main competitors already feature water and dirt-proof capability, including Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7, which is able to be used whilst completely submerged underwater.
This is the future of iPhone, kids.
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 buzz leading up to today’s event was focused on what the iPhone 7 wouldn’t have – a headphone jack for listening to music and making phone calls. We’re collecting all the best deals from those carriers. Apple will make headphones that connect to the Lightning adapter, and there will be an adapter for standard headphones. Still not totally clear is just how Apple will decide who gets priority for the new iPhone among those who are upgrading, those new to the program and those buying a phone outright.
T-Mobile users can either pay the full price of the iPhone 7 and ditch the contract or pay monthly installments for two years. One of the chief complaints with this situation is the inability to both charge and listen to wired audio at the same time. And despite the fact that the new matte-black option is far superior, the jet-black model seems to be the most-wanted iPhone in the bunch. Their products are user-friendly, they don’t get viruses, they don’t have an overwhelming number of unnecessary and ugly buttons.
To hear the full interview, tune in using the player above.
Advertisement
That Apple would come out with first-party wireless earphones is easy to understand – its iconic white earphones date back to the days of the original iPod.
