iPhone 7 & 7 Plus Unveiling (Headphone Jack Removal)

Apple announced the iPhone 7, famously removing the 3.5mm headphone jack, a controversial move defended as 'courage' and a step towards a wireless future.

Significance

This strategic decision directly set the stage for the necessity and subsequent success of AirPods, pushing users toward wireless audio solutions.

Key facts

Date
2016-09-07
Type
release
Location
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA