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Death of the Headphone Jack?
Ever since it introduced the Macintosh personal computer in 1984, Apple has been known for innovation. Most of its new tech is welcomed with giddy enthusiasm, but the release of the iPhone 7 caused a major uproar. The fuss this time: It doesn’t have a headphone jack. This change will force iPhone 7 users to either buy wireless headphones or use an adapter to plug their wired headphones into the phone’s charging port.
Apple says getting rid of the jack allows the phone to house bigger, better camera technology, a new pressure-sensitive home button that simulates the feel of clicking, and a longer-lasting battery. Many people remain skeptical of Apple’s choice, but only time will tell if this move will lead the way for other smartphone companies to drop headphone jacks as well.
The new iPhone 7 has a larger, longer-lasting battery. Battery life is measured in milliamp hours (mAh). The iPhone 6s battery is rated at 1,715 mAh. The iPhone 7 battery is 1,960 mAh. What’s the percent change in battery life?