iPhone 7. No headphone jack.

[jjjayb]

Originally Posted by DaveNull

Meh. The adapter dingus is small, can just live on the end of my headphones, and is free with the phone. seems like a reasonable compromise for the thing to be waterproof.

We'll see long term though. We are talking about what's perhaps the single most universal electrical interface in the world. Even power plugs vary by region.

Except there are plenty of waterproof phones with headphone jacks.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by jjjayb

Except there are plenty of waterproof phones with headphone jacks.

It's not just about the water resistance.

"When the headphone jack was removed, Apple realized it was easier to install the new Taptic Engine for the pressure-sensitive Home button, implement a bigger battery, and reach an IP7 water resistance rating, so the elimination of the headphone jack became essential for all of the other features in the iPhone 7. "

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Silock

It's not just about the water resistance.

"When the headphone jack was removed, Apple realized it was easier to install the new Taptic Engine for the pressure-sensitive Home button, implement a bigger battery, and reach an IP7 water resistance rating, so the elimination of the headphone jack became essential for all of the other features in the iPhone 7. "

This is a general criticism about the industry rather than Apple specifically, but...

If they wanted a bigger battery, why not just let the phone be a little thicker? It's so thin that the camera has to stick out from the back (again, other phones have the same issue). Battery is my #1 biggest complaint about smartphones, and I'd LOVE for someone to just make a phone that is a tiny bit thicker but has solid battery life.

I can't speak to the impact of a pressure-sensitive button I guess. Seems like it's not so big of a feature that it would trump "compatible with the most ubiquitous plug in existence," but I guess time will tell how useful it is.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by DaFace

This is a general criticism about the industry rather than Apple specifically, but...

If they wanted a bigger battery, why not just let the phone be a little thicker? It's so thin that the camera has to stick out from the back (again, other phones have the same issue). Battery is my #1 biggest complaint about smartphones, and I'd LOVE for someone to just make a phone that is a tiny bit thicker but has solid battery life.

This one drives me crazy too. I don't really need my phone to be 10 times thinner than my wallet.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by DaFace

This is a general criticism about the industry rather than Apple specifically, but...

If they wanted a bigger battery, why not just let the phone be a little thicker? It's so thin that the camera has to stick out from the back (again, other phones have the same issue). Battery is my #1 biggest complaint about smartphones, and I'd LOVE for someone to just make a phone that is a tiny bit thicker but has solid battery life.

I can't speak to the impact of a pressure-sensitive button I guess. Seems like it's not so big of a feature that it would trump "compatible with the most ubiquitous plug in existence," but I guess time will tell how useful it is.

Yeah, I don't get it, either. I would prefer a thicker phone with a smaller screen, TBH.

[Miles]

Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah, I don't get it, either. I would prefer a thicker phone with a smaller screen, TBH.

I have never met anyone with those preferences. I didn't get the larger screen with the 6 generation since I thought it would be too big but did with the 6s and was a pretty great upgrade. Thinner makes it easier to fit in your pocket and hold as well.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Miles

I have never met anyone with those preferences. I didn't get the larger screen with the 6 generation since I thought it would be too big but did with the 6s and was a pretty great upgrade. Thinner makes it easier to fit in your pocket and hold as well.

Except thin and wide is essentially the same area in your pocket.

I love the iPhone SE. I thought the iPhone 5 was the perfect size for me. Easy to use with one hand without having to stretch up and over, or use that stupid double tap home button thing that seems to **** up a ton of apps.

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by Silock

Except thin and wide is essentially the same area in your pocket.

I love the iPhone SE. I thought the iPhone 5 was the perfect size for me. Easy to use with one hand without having to stretch up and over, or use that stupid double tap home button thing that seems to **** up a ton of apps.

This. I just do not get the craze for mini tablets. If I want or need a bigger screen I'll grab my iPad. A mobile phone should only require one hand to use.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah, I don't get it, either. I would prefer a thicker phone with a smaller screen, TBH.

I'm hoping for a bendable screen and the return of the flip phone concept.