RAMROD 116,994 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Don’t freak out, people. Samsung has killed the the 3.5-mm headphone jack in the Galaxy A8s but it will likely keep it on the S10 series. Yes, the humble 10-cent audio port is becoming a deluxe feature on expensive flagship phones. That’s according to reliable Samsung rumor whisperer Ice Universe, who has published a video of a case prototype as proof of the existence of the analog headphone jack in the S10. If true, millions of Samsung users will breathe easily. The Korean company — after making lots of fun out of the iPhone’s lack of headphone jack — has become the last stronghold for the beleaguered audio port along with LG. Ever since Apple abandoned it with the introduction of the iPhone 7 in favor of its wireless (and extremely expensive and profitable AirPods), Android manufacturers from Huawei to OnePlus and Xiaomi have been eliminating the venerable port from their phones. The smartphone industry has dropped 3.5 mm headphone jack arguing that the move allows for thinner phones and makes full waterproof bodies possible. The most likely reason is money! If you force users to adopt wireless by making them use dongle adapters for wired headphones, people will perceive these accessories as inconvenient. Thus users will likely buy your easy-to-use, no dongle, no cable-knots wireless headphones. This worked great for Apple and it’s working for others too, like Xiaomi. The result: lots of extra moneys in the bank! But why is Samsung dropping the minijack in the A8 while allegedly keeping it in the S10 series? The answer is money again. Won't be surprised if Samsung kills the headphone jack in all its phones but the most expensive ones, making it a luxury option rather than a given feature. Full article at source: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/galaxy-s10-headphone-jack,news-28812.html (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 25,164 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I hate my iPhone 8, mainly because of the headphone jack... not being there, was thinking about getting a samsung when my contract ends. Now hearing this after the S10 won't have one theory, I got to finally 20 minutes ago, RAMROD said: Samsung users will breathe easily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyanLights 15,576 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, RAMROD said: Don’t freak out, people. Samsung has killed the the 3.5-mm headphone jack in the Galaxy A8s but it will likely keep it on the S10 series. Yes, the humble 10-cent audio port is becoming a deluxe feature on expensive flagship phones. I hate how things that use to be standard are becoming "deluxe features." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 116,994 Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 1 minute ago, CyanLights said: I hate how things that use to be standard are becoming "deluxe features." I agree. Which is sad since analog earphones and headphones are still the best. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 127,312 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 wow making it a deluxe feature is making Apple look innocent and cute... So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyanLights 15,576 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, RAMROD said: I agree. Which is sad since analog earphones and headphones are still the best. Exactly. I personally have the AirPods and love them for traveling and convince, but nothing compares to wired, good quality headphones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 116,994 Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, CyanLights said: Exactly. I personally have the AirPods and love them for traveling and convince, but nothing compares to wired, good quality headphones I just hope it won't ever leave one smartphone brand at least. And never axed from laptops. Honestly. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyanLights 15,576 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Just now, RAMROD said: I just hope it won't ever leave one smartphone brand at least. And never axed from laptops. Honestly. If they get rid of the headphone jack from laptops ill genuinely never give up my current laptop. I love my tech but the direction most companies have been going in is worrisome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purrrrrr 18,075 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 What's next Iphone 17 will have an actual charging port Hide your bank balances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumours 45,521 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 20 minutes ago, Unbeweavable said: What's next Iphone 17 will have an actual charging port Hide your bank balances If we are being real though, the charging port very well may be the next thing to go... especially with wireless charging capabilities becoming far more common. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purrrrrr 18,075 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rumours1977 said: If we are being real though, the charging port very well may be the next thing to go... especially with wireless charging capabilities becoming far more common. Would make sense but the screen is literally all we have now what if it breaks, I'm sure whatever headphone's we're forced to buy now are gonna be more expensive yet last as long as the old ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Gg 12,985 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Rumours1977 said: If we are being real though, the charging port very well may be the next thing to go... especially with wireless charging capabilities becoming far more common. Not happening. Wired charging is much faster, and it'll take at least a decade to transition into a no-port phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 116,994 Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 37 minutes ago, Unbeweavable said: What's next The phone itself already cost as much as one car down payment, may as well make it higher (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 78,870 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 lmao imo people freak out way too much over this.. like bih use a dongle if you need to use headphones, it comes with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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