Removing the headphone jack on the iPhone 7 is only a way for Apple to make more money. Liam Ramsey Follow Sep 18, 2016 · Unlisted

Apple claims removing the headphone jack is a step of “courage” and that it’s for the greater good, but it’s not. In fact, it is nothing more than a way for Apple to put more cash in their hands and the hands of their shareholders. It’s very hard to buy headphones for the iPhone 7 without giving Apple money.

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As you can see only one out of those 4 options doesn't result in profit for Apple. People looking for cheap headphones will have to buy wired lighting headphones. In that case, Apple makes a profit of 4$ due to royalties. So say goodbye to your favorite cheap headphones, they now cost 4$ more. You may also suggest that you can use a dongle, but the above still applies. Apple makes a profit on the dongles you buy and have to replace because they wear out or you lose them.

For those looking to spend a little more, you can dish out $160 for Apples new Airpods which have their own set of complaints. Not a big on the Airpods? Then buy from Beats who is the #1 company terms of sales, and owned by Apple. Apple knew that if they removed the headphone jack customers would be forced to throw out their old cans in favor of some new wireless Beats. I also don’t think it’s a coincidence that Beats introduced their new wireless Powerbeats 3 on the same day that the iPhone 7 was announced, September 7th.