Apple axes headphone jack- does it really matter?

The new Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are likely to ditch that headphone jack, and this isn't really going to make a difference to most users.
Apple axes headphone jack- does it really matter?

At 6pm Irish time on the 7th of September, Apple will unveil its newest range of handsets. It’s generally believed that we’ll be getting two new models- the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and possible headline features include waterproofing and an improved camera.

But the feature which has been getting the most attention is certainly the much rumoured possibility that the iPhone 7 and its ilk will come without a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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