Your Android phone isn't safe, it could soon lose the headphone jack too/Max Langridge

Your Android phone isn't safe, it could soon lose the headphone jack too

Android users may have laughed in the face of Apple when Cupertino announced it was removing the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but those sniggles may be short-lived.The USB Implementers Forum, an organisation set up to promote all things USB, has published a new Audio Device 3.0 specification, which would let manufacturers use the USB Type-C port to output audio.The Forum even says the intentions of the new specification is to do such a thing, saying "device manufacturers can eliminate the need for multiple ports and efficiently deliver data, power and video over a single connector with USB Type-C","USB Audio over USB Type-C allows OEMs to remove the 3.5mm analog audio jack, shaving up to a millimeter off product designs and reducing the number of connectors on a device".

Which Blackberry Android phone is best for me?

We compare Blackberry's first two Android phones, the DTEK50 and the Priv, with the upcoming Blackberry DTEK60, to see what the rumoured difference is.Here's our full DTEK60 vs DTEK50 vs Priv comparison review.Just last week we heard rumours that Blackberry was already working on a new Android smartphone, leaked as the Blackberry DTEK60.

BlackBerry DTEK60 Android phone hits the FCC

BlackBerry's next Android smartphone is likely coming soon.The company accidentally published details of the unannounced DTEK60 smartphone on its website last week, and although they've been removed since then, the phone recently showed up at the FCC website.While the FCC listing doesn't tell us much we didn't already know about the phone, it does confirm that the DTEK60 supports 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and GSM LTE and HSPA+ networks.

Luna Launcher turns your Android phone into a kid-friendly device

On the fence about whether your child is old enough for their own smartphone?A new app called Luna Launcher can help you warm to the idea, by offering a simple way to limit access to select apps and actions, including who they can call or text – a list you can restrict to family members, for example.Of course, because of the way it needs to interact with your phone's operating system in order to restrict access, Luna Launcher is only available on Android.

Annoyed by no 3.5mm jack on iPhone 7? Your Android phone could be next

Months before Apple took all the flak for ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack, the Moto Z arrived carrying only a USB-C connector for charging and audio transmission.That trend is set to continue with news the USB Implementer's Forum has revealed a new specification, specifically designed for manufacturers looking to remove the headphone jack from their handset.The USB Audio Class 3.0 specification will enable key word voice recognition and boost power efficiency.

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Your Android phone isn't safe, it could soon lose the headphone jack too/Max Langridge