Watch: Apple's Lightning EarPods sound better than legacy 3.5mm headphone jack

As Apple attempts to move beyond the headphone jack, its replacement wired audio input source, Lightning, offers a number of benefits over the legacy 3.5-millimeter technology. AppleInsider shows you how Lightning is truly a step forward for audio quality.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 40

iRig HD 2 lets you connect guitar, 3.5mm headphone to Apple's iPhone via Lightning

IK Multimedia on Thursday announced its next-generation iRigh HD 2 digital guitar interface, featuring Lightning connectivity that will allow users to simultaneously connect both a guitar amp and 3.5-millimeter headphone to the new iPhone 7.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 6

First look: Audeze iSine 10 in-ear planar magnetic phones with Apple Lightning connector

Just in time for the release of the headphone-jack-less iPhone 7, Audeze gave AppleInsider a hands-on sneak peek at their upcoming Lightning-connected iSine headphones, the word's first-ever planar magnetic in-ear buds.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 23

Belkin announces simultaneous Lightning headphone and charging adapter for iPhone 7

The elimination of the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack on the iPhone 7 has caused some users to question how they will charge their handset while listening to music on wired headphones. Accessory maker Belkin has the answer — for $40 extra.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 92

Apple officially ditches headphone jack for Lightning, will include adapter in iPhone 7 box

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will ship not only with a pair of Lightning-connected EarPods, but also a legacy headphone adapter in the box, Apple announced on Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 112

What to expect from today's Apple event: 'iPhone 7,' Apple Watch with GPS, more

Today Apple will hold its now-annual September event where it is expected to unveil new products, most notably its next iPhone. Here everything insiders need to know about the highly anticipated announcements.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 31

Apple's 'iPhone 7' to boast True Tone display, upgraded camera flash, capacities of 32-256GB

At this week's media event, Apple is expected to introduce a new iPhone featuring waterproof capabilities equivalent to the Apple Watch, along with a new wide color True Tone display and other enhancements throughout.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 81

New Beats products to be announced at Apple's Sept. 7 'iPhone 7' event

In addition to the next-generation iPhone and a new Apple Watch, Apple is also expected to unveil new products under the Beats brand at next week's media presentation, an inadvertently sent email has revealed.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 33

Alleged 'iPhone 7' packaging reaffirms 32GB model, Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter in the box

With just a week to go before Apple's Sept. 7 event, yet another packaging insert claimed to be for the "iPhone 7" reveals a return to the 32-gigabyte capacity, and also reaffirms that a Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter will be included in the box.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16

Purported 'iPhone 7 Plus' packaging shows Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter in box, 256GB storage

An insert claimed to be for Apple's anticipated "iPhone 7 Plus" would — if legitimate — not only confirm the product's name, but also reveal that it will come with a Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter in the box.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 83

Intel pushes USB-C as 3.5mm jack replacement, touts better sound, thinness & power management

The seemingly inevitable demise of the legacy 3.5-millimeter headphone jack has placed the technology world in need of a successor, and Intel this week laid out its case as to why it thinks the reversible USB-C port is the best option for accessory makers.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 70

Cirrus Logic unveils Apple-authorized Lightning headphone development kit

With rumors strongly suggesting Apple's next-generation iPhone will lack a traditional headphone jack, supplier Cirrus Logic this week announced the release of a new development kit that will enable companies to make Made for iPhone-certified Lightning headphones.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Alleged 'iPhone 7' chassis shows symmetrical speakers, lacks 3.5mm headphone jack

Yet another leaked "iPhone 7" part suggests that Apple will use the space previously occupied by the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack to feature a symmetrical speaker design at the bottom of the device.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 59

Chinese company advertises new Lightning-to-headphone adapters ahead of Apple's 'iPhone 7'

With Apple's next-generation iPhone rumored to ditch the legacy 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, one Chinese accessory maker is hoping to capitalize on the anticipated switch, and is now advertising a series of Lightning-to-headphone adapters with separate volume controls.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38

'iPhone 7' schematics suggest dual camera, Smart Connector will be exclusive to 5.5" Plus model

A new series of images rumored to show the design of both the "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus" suggest that Apple's larger 5.5-inch model will be the only one to receive a dual-lens camera, as well as the magnetic Smart Connector.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

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