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Ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack to make music bet
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Jim Dalrymple, who knows his music and doesn't want anyone messing with it, on why going all-in on Lightning could make for better audio on iPhone 7.
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3.5mm jacks and the future of iPhone
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Apple is going to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPhone. That's a headline we see almost every year, this year included. It's provocative. It's controversial. But what does it mean?
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Best Bluetooth headphones for iPhone and Apple Watch
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Bluetooth headphones give you the freedom to enjoy music wirelessly, both on your iPhone and your Apple Watch. Whether you're hitting the gym, heading out for a run, or just hate cords, there's a lot of reasons you might want Bluetooth wireless headphones. They come in over-ear, on-ear, and in-in varieties, just like regular headsets, and shopping for them can be overwhelming given the...
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Our favorite headphones for iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac
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We often get asked what we're using, be it devices, apps, or accessories. Ever since Apple bought Beats, we've increasingly been asked what headphones we're using. Given that there are a number of secret headset shortcuts for controlling the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac as well, that should come as no surprise. So, we rounded up the staff here at iMore and enlisted several of our...
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Philips' headphones connect to phone through Lightning port
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At CES 2015, Philips has unveiled a new set of on-ear headphones that connect to your iOS device through the Lightning port. The Fidelio NC1L feature 24-bit Digital to Analog Conversion, as well as amplification and noise cancellation, all done in the headphones themselves rather than on the phone. The noise cancellation is active, and is calibrated to sound natural while making...
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Monster files suit against Beats over headphone conspiracy
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Though it seems like the myriad of lawsuits involving Apple have died down a bit, it looks like the Apple-owned Beats is about to be embroiled in another. Tech company Monster has decided to file a suit over accusations that Beats co-founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine failed to properly acknowledge Monster's role in designing the technology behind Beats headphones. From USA Today:...
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Blue Mo-Fi Headphones Review
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Ever since I started working in the tech field and traveling more often than I ever did, I've always been in pursuit of the best set of headphones. Not just for podcasting or zoning out at home, but for when I'm sitting in airports, on a plane, or just trying to put myself to sleep in a hotel room. I'm not a huge fan of earbuds, so I've opted for over-the-ear headphones in my search....
Improve your Mac gaming with Razer's Kraken Pro headset and Taipan mouse
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If you like to game on your Mac, you probably want any extra edge you can find to improve your gaming performance. A good headset and a precision mouse are key to a good gaming experience, which is why I've been using Razer's Kraken headset and Taipan gaming mouse. Kraken Pro "Kraken" is a range of gaming headsets made by Razer. The particular model I tested is the Kraken Pro....
How to take a photo with the volume up button
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The Camera app on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad can take a picture or start a video with a simple tap of the big, round shutter button right on the screen. If you're trying to take a photo or shoot video one-handed, however, or even just depending on your position, even that big, round button can be out of reach. Luckily, Apple also lets you activate the shutter and take a picture or...
Apple adds headphones to Lightning cable certification standard
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Apple has apparently introduced a new specification to their MFi program to allow manufacturers to build headphones that run audio through an iOS device's Lightning, rather than the 3.5mm headphone jack. Headphones utilizing the spec will be able to receive stereo 48 kHz digital audio and send mono 48 kHz audio. They will come in two configurations, according to 9to5Mac: Apple...