Despite popular opinion, the rejection of the standard 3.5 mm audio jack is hardly associated with a decrease in the thickness of the iPhone 7. A clear proof of this statement is the latest generation iPod Touch, which is much more subtle than the same iPhone 6. A further decrease in this parameter can play a cruel joke with the ease of use that is not exactly need the manufacturer. Considering even some non-core features that support common audio, it is hopelessly outdated. A good example of this are the modern lightning-headphones, which have improved sound quality and a number of interesting additional features.
If you disassemble the shelves of the development lines MacBook, it becomes clear - Apple crook seeks to minimize the number of possible connections. This gives us the opportunity to constantly reduce the size of their devices - prime examples of this are the 2015 and MacBook line of MacBook Air. Nevertheless, the rejection of the standard 3.5 mm audio jack can also be made to increase the space inside the iPhone 7, for example, that will allow a larger volume to install the battery or any additional components like the same Taptic Engine to iPhone 6s.
Many argue that Apple could abandon the 3.5mm audio jack on the iPhone 7 to 2.5 mm. Given the blatant dislike of the company to any third-party interfaces, this statement does not look as though something close to the truth. Such a "barter" may be appropriate only for reducing the thickness of the device, but in this case may be more useful a complete rejection of the connector, not like his replacement. However, this option will also be written off.
The most likely may be the rejection of a 3.5 mm audio jack in favor of existing in the presence of lightning. A couple of years ago he was certified to work with the playback device, and then a huge number of headphones with built-in amplifiers and other additional features. As numerous tests, he is perfectly suited to play lossless-records - in this case, it is not much inferior to the specialized audio solutions. Moreover, if we talk about the thickness of the device, lightning-connector is also ideal for its reduction.
There is a possibility that appears in the iPhone connector 7 USB Type-C - it can be a universal solution that will replace all existing before. This solution seems most appropriate - with him will bring order to the interfaces within their own ecosystem. However, the company can go on a desperate step - generally deny any device connectors. Charges it will wirelessly and transmit audio means Bluetooth. In this case, the question remains dedicated service, however, and it can be somehow resolved.
