Possible iPhone 7 headphone adaptor pushes more questions about cutting the chord

Nicholas McCallum

Updated 30 July 2016 at 10:00 am

Rumours that Apple will do away with the 3.5 millimetre headphone jack on the new iPhone were given more credence this week by a video out of Vietnam.

Mac forums have discussed for some time the likelihood that Apple would do away with the universal headphone input to create a slimmer phone.

The iPhone7, according to the techheads, would be released with headphones with a Thunderbolt jack.

Does this accessory prove the end of the headphone jack on iPhones? Source: YouTube/Tinh tế

However, a new video out of Vietnam shows a headphone adapter that poster Tinh tế claims came from a Foxconn factory where iPhone accessories are made.

"There are many reasons to believe this adapter is real, and it is believed that Apple will this adapter bundled in the box iPhone 7 coming instead of a headset equipped with Lightning," he wrote.

If the adaptor is legitimate, it means another flimsy, bothersome piece of plastic required to use the iPhone's basic functions.

One question you might ask would be whether you will stay with the iPhone if Apple pushes through another unnecessary change. If so, then it might be time to consider wireless headphones and remove the worry of jacks and adaptors entirely.

The jack looks like it will plug into the Thunderbolt port. Source: YouTube/Tinh tế

A popular wireless option is the Beats Solo 2, but with the company now owned by Apple you would be forking over more money to the company.

If you want to go to the top of the range, there is the newly released Bose QuietComfort 35, which offer the speaker company's renowned noise-cancelling quality with easy smartphone functions.

There's QuiteComfort in cutting the chord. Source: Supplied

The cans are made with quality noise-cancelling craftsmanship, but they can take some getting used to when in wireless mode. Those with heavy footfalls (like me) might also pick-up thuds as they go about their day.

The QC35s also boast a long battery life – more than 20 hours – which will suit any high-fliers looking for peace and quiet on long hauls.

The Bose QC35 are the mark of quality. Source: Supplied

They are a premium product, retailing from around $350 and up, but anyone who has listened to anything made by Bose can enjoy the same quality in wireless sound everywhere they go.

And they won't have to carry numerous adaptors for various devices.

Bose provided the Bose QC35 headphones for review.