iPhone 7 may drop the 3.5 mm headphone jack

A few days ago, an interesting rumor emerged claiming that the iPhone 7 may completely do away with the traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack. Originally relayed by Macotakara, the report explains that Apple's decision to do away with a standard port that has been around for decades centers on its desire to make the next-gen iPhone even slimmer. Of course, if you ask any iPhone user about what new feature they care about most, they're likely to say 'improved battery life'.

In any event, if the rumor does happen to pan out, it's only natural to wonder what will it be replaced with. To that point, the report adds that Apple is working to develop a Lightning compatible version of its EarPod headphones. The Lightning connector does support audio-out so it's certainly technically possible; the looming question, though, is whether or not it's a smart move from a practical perspective.

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