We're not pleased that the T-Mobile G1 lacks a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, but there are ways to use your favorite headphones with the smartphone. The Seidio Mini USB to 3.5mm Adapter is a simple ...

Earlier this week, Apple made a move that many expected wouldn’t happen — the iPad adopted USB-C. That aligns it with much of the industry, including most Android makers, but at the same time, the ...

The headphone jack on the Pixel 2 is gone — we have to deal with that if we buy the phone. We don’t have to like it, but it’s a fact at this point. As with everyone else who has ditched the headphone ...

There are two ways of implementing USB audio on phones. Manufacturers like Samsung, Google and now Apple with its USB Type-C iPhones, prefer to output Digital audio from the USB port and trust your ...

Ebay and Amazon has them for $2 to $4 range, whereas the Google Store has them for $12. Any significant issues in quality and performance here? I know with phone chargers, cheaper ones won't support ...

Virtually all smartphone manufacturers have eliminated the 3.5mm audio jack even though it has long been the standard connector for a huge range of audio equipment over the past century. Most flagship ...

Meizu has built a reputation for itself for the innovations on its smartphones. Except for complaints of lack of software support on Meizu models, the phones are just great. The Chinese tech giant is ...

Say bye to the Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter. Wireless earbuds' popularity means it's not really needed anymore. Nearly all of Apple's devices and accessories have made the jump to USB-C. I still ...

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Update: Apple is also no longer including the headphone adapter with iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 purchases. With the launch of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, Apple will no longer include the Lightning to ...

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