Apple Might Be Ditching Lightning Headphone Jack Adapter

Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return
Nonetheless, many people out there still have older Lightning iPhones but haven't yet made the jump to wireless headphones. Third-party options are out there that they can use—at least for now—but the popular Apple adapter seems to be following the same script that other deprecated Apple accessories have followed when riding off into the sunset.
End of an era? Apple appears to be phasing out its Lightning adapter for wired headphones
The Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter was originally included in the box when you bought any phone from the iPhone 7, iPhone 8 and iPhone X ranges. However, Apple stopped this practice when it launched the iPhone XS, instead listing the adapter as an optional $9 / £9 / AU$15 purchase online and in physical Apple Stores.
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,
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.
The New York Times4mon
The Best USB Wi-Fi Adapters
A USB adapter is especially handy if you don’t ... back to the wireless phone extension he tacked on to the back of his Apple PowerBook. He did this so he could connect to the internet from ...
Hosted on MSN10mon
How to use an Android Auto wireless adapter in your car
These adapters physically connect to the car's USB port, acting as a mediator between the phone and the car. Setting up an Android Auto wireless adapter is a simple and straightforward process ...
T31y
The iPhone 15’s USB-C power adapter is going to be a big seller
However, if you’ve previously relied on an old USB-A to Lightning cable and power adapter for your charging, you may need to make an additional purchase when you upgrade this year. While the ...
Android Police20d
Best phone chargers in 2024: USB-C PD, PPS, and fast chargers
and four international adapters are included in the box. So, you can carry it anywhere you go. The device has four USB-C ports, supporting up to 145W power output to charge a phone, tablet ...
Stuff25d
iPhone and the change to USB-C: why did it happen and do I need a new charger?
Wondering what the EU-mandated change from Lightning to USB-C means for your smartphone? The iPhone USB-C switch explained ...
T33y
What charges your phone faster, a USB port or 12v cigarette lighter socket?
Best car charger: 12V to USB adaptors to keep your phone .juiced By having a lower ... we think a good option is a 12V adapter that has both a USB-A and USB-C connection. If you need to ...