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Most smartphones these days come without a 3.5mm audio jack. While there are plenty of options for USB-C and wireless earbuds, some people still prefer their 3.5mm earbuds and headsets. Fortunately, ...

The 3.5mm phone jack is a well-established standard in the audio industry and continues to get strong support from users in the market. Originally invented in the 19 th century for telephone switch ...

I'm from an older generation that misses physical media and clings to USB-A ports, yet still thinks 3.5mm headphone jacks are a redundant feature on modern laptops. These ports have been a standard ...

For the last 50 years, audio playback devices have relied on the 3.5mm audio jack (its predecessor, the 1/4-inch audio jack, dates back to 1879). We've previously heard rumors that Apple wanted to ...

The 2018 iPad Pro has no room for a headphone jack, but Kanex makes a USB-C adapter that includes the 3.5mm audio port needed for standard headphones or speakers. We tested this handy accessory with ...

Microsoft is hopping on the dongle train. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Now that Microsoft has jumped on board with USB-C with ...

Intel this week announced plans to usher in the adoption of an audio USB Type-C connector that would replace the standard 3.5 millimeter analog jack and eventually be capable of digital audio ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. There's no two ways about it - the 3.5mm headphone jack as we know it today is going away (and not ...