According to sources, Google’s next iteration Pixel smartphone could come without a headphone jack. This move would follow suite with manufacturers such as Motorola, Apple and HTC. However, it’s just a rumor for now, and there’s no telling whether of not it’s true.

Rumors typically come first, followed by reports and eventually by renders, and finally leaks. Rumors are beginning to stack up pertaining to Google’s unconfirmed Pixel 2 smartphone, or smartphones, expected out in the Fall of 2017. It’s way early, especially considering the fact that first-gen Pixel units are still experiencing delays through Google, and from exclusive U.S. carrier, Verizon.

Deciding whether or not to build in a headphone jack to a smartphone is an area we’ve touched on before, and it continues to be a move not declared favorable by everyone. Manufacturers themselves are having a hard time making the decision, as was the case with Samsung for their Galaxy S8. There’s a big controversy over it, but for now we’ll save our discussion about it for another day.

Google could be next to ditch the headphone plug with its next smartphone, as per the latest rumor from 9to5Google, who sourced internal documents. If done, whether you like it or not, the tone will be set for other Android manufacturers, who will most presumably all follow in Google’s lead. In other words, if Google removes it, it’s believed that everyone else will remove it. So much for that multi-million dollar ad Google put out that considered the Pixel having the small port to be a bonus feature.

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SOURCE [9to5Google]