Apple’s Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone adapter may be going away
The Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter may have bitten the dust, as it’s sold out at Apple’s online store in the US and much of the world, MacRumors reports. The accessory is reportedly still available from Apple in some countries, including France, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Apple Might Be Done Selling Lightning Adapters
Eight years since Apple killed off the headphone jack on the company's mobile devices, it appears Apple is quietly discontinuing its Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. First introduced with the iPhone 7 in 2016 and coming in the box right up until the release of the iPhone XS in 2018,
Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return
When Apple infamously ditched the headphone jack with the launch of the iPhone 7, it at least provided customers with a Lightning-to-3.5 mm adapter either right in the box or as a $9 standalone purchase in its online store.
Apple Seemingly Discontinuing Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter Introduced Alongside iPhone 7
It appears that Apple is discontinuing the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter that it released alongside the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
Apple Might Be Ditching the Lightning Headphone Jack Adapter, but You Don't Have To
Apple appears to be phasing out the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, which lets users plug their wired headphones into their Lightning iPhones. Even if Apple stops selling these adapters, there are plenty of alternatives,
Apple May Have Discontinued its Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter
Apple may have stopped manufacturing the Lighting to headphone jack adapter that the company launched with the iPhone 7 lineup back in 2016.
Apple drops the Lightning adapter that still let iPhones use wired headphones
Users who haven't got around to buying Apple's short Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter after eight years are now out of luck, as the iPhone 7 accessory appears to be discontinued.
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