Google community manager: "new Pixels still come with a headphone jack if you count the USB-C port"

2. PhoneInQuestion (banned) (Posts: 496; Member since: 20 Aug 2017)

Want me to use a dongle? Suck my dongle, Apple, HTC, etc.

25. piyath (Posts: 2301; Member since: 23 Mar 2012)

Nice reply to all the beloved Android worshipers....lol

28. tuminatr (Posts: 1008; Member since: 23 Feb 2009)

The Nice thing about Android is if this feature is truly that important to you then buy a device that has it built in. I think the real reason why manufactures are not including it is because a very small percentage of people want the headphone jack. Probably an even smaller percentage wont use the adapter.

46. Wiencon (Posts: 2278; Member since: 06 Aug 2014)

Really? Because everyday I see dozens of people using wired headphones and maybe 2-3 using wireless and I always look at them because I'm just curious what type/brand is popular
Removing the jack is BS, no matter if it's done by Apple or Google but the fact is Apple started this crap and Android manufacturers are following Apple as always without a second thought if their move makes any sense because they think the more their device resembles iPhone, the more sales they'll get

Guess what Google/Moto/HTC, people who want iPhone will buy iPhone so start doing your own thing ffs

F*ck those companies, my next phone will be from Sony, they play they own game and I know what to expect of them in terms of HW and SW
Or HTC 10

55. tuminatr (Posts: 1008; Member since: 23 Feb 2009)

Yep really, your the guy who should buy a phone that includes a headphone jack. Let me restate thats the beauty of android you have a choice.

60. bashsnk (Posts: 11; Member since: 26 Oct 2014)

You cant sacrifice old hardware for head phone jack do you? You will soon give up

48. AhmadAlsayegh (Posts: 326; Member since: 18 Jul 2011)

It's a matter of companies making lacking products, and trying to shove them down your throat giving you some lame excuses! I, myself, do not want to walk around with two pieces to play my music!

38. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 4762; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)

Really? The comment includes all devices without the jack.
You're comprehension values are going downhill.

58. PhoneInQuestion (banned) (Posts: 496; Member since: 20 Aug 2017)

*woosh* over your head mate.

61. BlackhawkFlys (Posts: 853; Member since: 07 May 2014)

Android what? who started this bulls**t trend? The 4/5Apple

44. Beijendorf (unregistered)

Here's the thing; you don't need a dongle with USB-C headphones. And USB-C headphones are on a steep rise in availability thanks to more manufacturers gearing over to them from the 3.5 mm variants.

Dongles aren't the problem. The problem is smartphone manufacturers removing both the 3.5 mm jack AND the built-in DAC. USB-C is a standard that supports analogue audio if the device has a DAC. Manufacturers are removing both the 3.5 mm jack AND the DAC, forcing us to buy dongles or headphones with built-in DAC's (which are far more expensive and with shaky quality for the "cheaper" ones).

And in spite of manufacturers saving money on not including a DAC and amp in their devices, the prices keeps rising. It makes no sense.

Remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack, but don't remove the bloody DAC. That's like removing the battery on the phone because consumers can just buy external battery packs, right?

51. medtxa (Posts: 1655; Member since: 02 Jun 2014)

Because google want to push wireless and usb-c headphone. I don't have problem with their strategy because they need to do it though I'll wait until usb-c headphone become more common. Wireless headphone is become better and cheaper now because apple and android manufacture removing 3.5 jack.

19. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 4762; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)

That's a truly sh¡tty excuse to give to the entire population.
If it's because of the bezeless motion, then screw them. As if Pixel 2 has small bezels.
If the mainstream manufacturers are going this route, I will find a device from a lesser known brand and use that instead.

21. PhoneInQuestion (banned) (Posts: 496; Member since: 20 Aug 2017)

Mid rangers are technically more of a value deal than a flagship you can't really obtain at a bargain price without some self-deprecating terms and conditions.

23. SayMobile (Posts: 128; Member since: 29 Jan 2014)

the s8/note8 are the best phones of the year , they are beze-less and they do come with the 3.5 mm headphone jack

41. amasog (Posts: 544; Member since: 22 Aug 2013)

Not the best phones. They are so far the Best touch screen remote controls released in the market.

62. BlackhawkFlys (Posts: 853; Member since: 07 May 2014)

Poor you

57. Nine1Sickness (Posts: 818; Member since: 30 Jan 2011)

That’s like an inmate saying, “my cellmate is a female if you count his butthole.”

5. TechGirl90 (unregistered)

I'm sorry,................I was dumbfounded for quite a minute, I can't, I cannot with some of these Companies reasons behind the idiotic moves they make!, this is without a doubt one of the dumbest reasons behind the removal of the headphone jack!

34. worldpeace (Posts: 2148; Member since: 15 Apr 2016)

Need a reason? it's because 3.5mm jack is selfish and backwards..
try read this phonearena.com/news/Grumbling-about-Apples-removal​-of-the-3.5mm-jack-is-selfish-and-backwards_id8527​2

/s

39. trojan_horse (banned) (Posts: 5868; Member since: 06 May 2016)

/s really :))

63. BlackhawkFlys (Posts: 853; Member since: 07 May 2014)

Backwards? how? The best headphones in the market come with 3.5mm jack. Why would I want a pair of wireless earphones worth $160 with subpar quality? Why would I want to use a dongle? What if I also want to charge my phone while listening to the music or watching a movie. The iPhone usually take more than two hours to charge, what should I do in that time?

64. trojan_horse (banned) (Posts: 5868; Member since: 06 May 2016)

You should pose those questions to Ray S who wrote the Editorial article which worldpeace linked in his comment above.

36. worldpeace (Posts: 2148; Member since: 15 Apr 2016)

But USB port eat more space than 3.5mm jack :-[
And I prefer 3.5mm jack over extra USB port with dongle

45. Beijendorf (unregistered)

The 3 people on the planet that need to charge and use a wired headset at the same time that often can just buy a splitter. Don't force the rest of us to have a useless second port.

52. medtxa (Posts: 1655; Member since: 02 Jun 2014)

That's really the point and people don't get it. Google want audio manufacture to move to usb-c and also pushing for wireless.