Apple Is Ditching the 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Forever

It’s over, ladies & gentlemen.  With the roaring success of the iPhone 7, Apple is stream-rolling ahead into a wireless audio future.  Bye bye, 3.5mm headphone jack! Wireless headphone technology leaves a lot to be desired.  Bluetooth can be dodgy, and constant recharging a headache.  Add the risk of losing a wireless AirPod, and it’s […]

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Samsung Is ‘Pulling an Apple’ and Removing Its Headphone Jack

Thought removing the 3.5mm jack was an Apple thing?  Now, Samsung may pull the headphone jack from its upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone. Apple is still battling complaints after ditching the 3.5mm jack on its iPhone 7.  And everyone is still wondering: do we want to live in a crappy, Bluetooth-enabled earbud world? Now, Samsung is […]

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Is Apple Hiding iPhone Battery Problems? China Believes So

Is Apple hiding their iPhone battery problems from consumers? Chinese authorities and users believe so. Apple has serious iPhone battery problems, and won’t admit to them. That’s according to the China Consumers Association, a government watchdog group. Yesterday, they said, that the iPhone is having mysterious problems that causes the device to unexpectedly shut down. […]

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Donald Trump Speaks to Apple CEO Tim Cook about U.S.-Made iPhones

Did Donald Trump convince Tim Cook to bring Apple manufacturing here in the States? Since 2000, the United States has lost 5 million manufacturing jobs. Donald Trump claims trade with China and Mexico is destroying the middle class. He also promised to bring back manufacturing jobs here in the United States. Now, in an interview […]

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Donald Trump May Seriously Harm Apple and iPhone Sales

How much will Apple lose on the iPhone if Donald Trump follows through on his campaign promise against China? It’s no secret that Donald Trump is against Chinese manufacturing. Back in May, he told supporters that China is “raping” the United States. He also accused the country of manipulating its currency as well as promising […]

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