Mike Wuerthele
Griffin has added to its stable of wireless adapters and is catering to the needs of potential "iPhone 7" users with a 3.5mm headphone jack to Bluetooth adapter, dubbed the iTrip Clip.
Similar to other products in the Griffin lineup, the iTrip Clip allows users to connect a conventional set of headphones to a smartphone with no headphone jack by way of a Bluetooth 4.1 connection.
The adapter itself has standard media control buttons, and is self-powered. It also features an integrated microphone for users to receive calls, and access Siri.
Griffin claims that the 800 mAh Li-ion battery in the iTrip Clip will allow for 6 hours of talk time, and 180 hours on standby. Charging is performed through a micro-USB port, and a 6.75-inch cable is provided.
Griffin's new iTrip Clip will be available for $19.99 in September.
Apple's annual fall release event is scheduled for Sept. 7, and is expected to debut the "iPhone 7" with no 3.5mm headphone jack.
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9 Comments
Apple makes a technology change and it creases a whole new product category. Not a bad solution to pending change, however, lip sync maybe a issue with video, this will be fine with music. When you transfer audio throw two Bluetooth devices you run the risk of lip sync issues.
Yep, excited to see Apple push this market forward. Using a 3.5mm will seem weird in a couple of years as better technology becomes available.
Jumbl makes this same product (same case, button layout, microphone, etc.) already, it's just Bluetooth 4.0 instead of 4.1 Search for "Jumbl Bluetooth" on Amazon. Griffin isn't bringing much new here.
I definitely wouldn't rush out an buy one of these before next week.
I could be wrong, but I'm expecting Apple to bring new BT 5 features that will make these pale in comparison. I'm also expecting changes to MFi to allow things like the iPhone to control the BT devices. Easy pairing, Easy control, Higher quality -- maybe even lossless.