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Bring back the headphone jack: Why USB-C audio still doesn't work

Bring back the headphone jack: Why USB-C audio still doesn’t work

Posted on September 10, 2018August 27, 2023 By Jarvis

Is your device analog or digital? You can’t tell until it fails.

Smartphone makers, it’s time to have that come-to-Apple moment, where we tell you that it’s time to put the 3.5mm analog headset jack back on the phone—at least until you get your USB-C audio act in order. After plugging in a fistful of USB-C dongles and USB-C headsets into a stack of USB-C phones, I’ve discovered that it’s a mess, especially for third-party headsets. Here’s why.
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