Orbital Episode 1: Die 3.5mm Jack, Die?

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By Pranay Parab | Updated: 5 May 2016 19:14 IST

In the pilot episode of Orbital, Roydon and Ali join your host Pranay.

We discuss why smartwatches remain so expensive and whether it is time to bid adieu to the ubiquitous 3.5mm headphone jack. It's been a few years since the first smartwatches hit the market but we're yet to see any good affordable products, and we discuss why this is so. After that, Ali goes on a rant against the idea of removing the 3.5mm jack.

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Further reading: 3.5mm, 3.5mm Jack, Android Wear, Audio, Bluetooth, Gadgets 360, Headphones, Orbital, Podcast, Podcasts, Smartwatch, Sound, Technology, Tizen, USB C, USB Type C, Wired Headphones, Wireless Headphones
No, It Is Not Okay for Smartphones to Ditch the 3.5mm Headphone Socket
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