No matter what stance you find yourself in, however, there’s no denying that this change has affected audiophiles and music lovers around the world. Others are more indifferent and even supportive of the decision. Some people can’t stand the idea that they have to buy new earbuds specifically designed for newer phones or use wireless models instead. This, of course, has been met with some degree of backlash. With the passage of time, however, companies have decided to opt-out of headphone jacks entirely, favoring more space and universal ports instead.
They were around even before the era of the smartphone, seeing use in things like the Walkman and the iPod before a new era of music listening began. Headphone jack ports have always been a staple when it comes to phone design.
