Confirmed the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 wont have a headphone jack (RIP!)

[Vanillalite]

Droid Life

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 doesn't have a headphone jack. Thanks to an accidental posting of images of the phone to the FCC last night, that much is confirmed. It's sad, but expected at this point after countless rumors suggesting this would be the case.

 

[LewieP]

A shame, but fortunately there are still plenty of options that do have one.

 

[Calvarok]

A shame, but fortunately there are still plenty of options that do have one.

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i hope at the very least phones adopt a new standard connector. i can accept being forced to get an adapter or new set of headphones if it means i still have a dedicated audio out port that can be used while charging

 

[PlanetSmasher]

Man, all these phone companies love making sure I'll never buy their products. Thanks, Samsung!

 

[Border]

I guess this points towards the next Galaxy S not having the jack either?

RIP 3.5mm jack — it was a good run while it lasted.

 

[Lady Bow]

Glad the Note 9 skipped this BS. Gonna hold on to it as long as I can.

 

[Dekim]

So, what's the logic behind these phone companies ditching the headphone jack? I'd understand it if they had overpriced, easily lost wireless earbuds to sell (Apple, Samsung, etc...), but plenty of these phone companies don't, yet they're still abandoning the headphone jack.

 

[Deleted member 862]

Of course now they've got their own $250 earbuds to sell you

 

[plebc]

I just hope they release a version without a punch hole.

 

[Border]

So, what's the logic behind these phone companies ditching the headphone jack? I'd understand it if they had overpriced, easily lost wireless earbuds to sell (Apple, Samsung, etc...), but plenty of these phone companies don't, yet they're still abandoning the headphone jack.

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It's a needless expense, as it's been shown that people in the high-end market really don't care about the jack. They either go wireless or make do with a dongle.

 

[gaogaogao]

fuck that shit what are you doing? what's the point of having a big ass super expensive phone that doesn't do all the things?

 

[kyle mechlachlan]

Of course now they've got their own $250 earbuds to sell you

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(they're actually 130)

I predict that within 3-5 years we'll see the headphone jack come back.

 

[strikeselect]

Time for Android users to get dragged into the wireless future kicking and screaming. Everyone knew this was coming when Apple did it. No surprise.

 

[Setzer]

Glad the Note 9 skipped this BS. Gonna hold on to it as long as I can.

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Plus it still has the iris scanner. So, I'll be hanging on to the Note 9 for a while.

 

[Deleted member 10629]

I'll never buy a phone with no headphone jacks.

 

[roflwaffles]

Isn't the S10+ basically a Note? I mean the stylist is nice to have, but I've had the Note 8 and Note 4 for years and really I only use it as a gimmick.

 

[Dyno]

I'll be honest I haven't actually used wired on my S10 since getting the free galaxy buds. I'm sure they have some statistics to back up the idea of removing it based on S10 usage, but that's a bit jaded at best considering most everyone got them for free and wouldn't shell out over a hundred on headphones otherwise. If they're dropping it, then I hope all their new releases come with free buds on the pre-order.

 

[Steeped in a Sea of Games]

Bleh, this S10 might be my last Samsung phone. Glad I bought it when I did.

 

[ckareset]

lol, i know it wont happen but we should all agree to skip apple and samsung for a generation or two so they will get their shit together.

 

[Human Resources]

Time for Android users to get dragged into the wireless future kicking and screaming. Everyone knew this was coming when Apple did it. No surprise.

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don't have to kick and/or scream, will just buy phones with headphone jacks

 

[kyle mechlachlan]

It sucks, but the reality of the market they are in is that enough people who opt for the top of the line phones don't value the inclusion of the headphone jack because they have wireless headphones. Most of these companies have lower tier version of their phones (Google Pixel 3a, Samsung Galaxy A line) all have a headphone jack. Plus the other budget phones from Motorola, LG, etc.

I expect that one company will release a top end device in a generation or two with a headphone jack.

 

[Falchion]

Welp it sucks but I'll still probably get it.

 

[linkboy]

I've fully moved into the Bluetooth camp (love my Galaxy Buds), so this doesn't bother me (I can't remember the last time I plugged anything in my Note 8's headphone jack).

I get why people are upset though.

 

[Greg NYC3]

The fact that they'd drop the headphone jack but keep that stupid Bixby button is like a knife in my chest. I'm glad that I'm happy enough with my Note9 to not feel eager to upgrade.

I've fully moved into the Bluetooth camp (love my Galaxy Buds), so this doesn't bother me (I can't remember the last time I plugged anything in my Note 8's headphone jack).

I get why people are upset though.

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I use it on planes and it the unfortunate event that I forget to charge my BT headphones. Airlines seem to be loosening up on demanding that you turn on Airplane Mode though so at least there's that.

 

[finalflame]

About time they got rid of it tbh

 

[Slayven]

I need a new phone. If the 10 comes with the buds i will get it, if not i will get a 9

 

[DanSensei]

I've been loving my note 8 ever since I got it. Now I have to switch brands again?

On the plus side, I've (finally) at least found a use for Bluetooth headphones, waterproof ones are great at the pool since the phone is basically waterproof. For every day use though, my Bose QC25s are still amazing, and I still can't imagine how pissed I'd be if Bluetooth headphones cut out while someone was chewing gum or something.

 

[FF Seraphim]

Such a weird thing to do when the 10s+ has an earphone jack. BTW the 10s+ is an excellent phone fyi.

 

[Ginger Hail]

Glad I upgraded to an S10 today. I don't know if I could give up the jack cold turkey.

 

[Deleted member 4034]

Man, all these phone companies love making sure I'll never buy their products. Thanks, Samsung!

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Were you actually going to buy a Note 10? And not the 3 other phones they put out this year with jacks?

 

[Pata Hikari]

About time they got rid of it tbh

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Ah yes making products objectively worse is something we're long overdue doing.

 

[Slime]

gr8 news for techbros who only listen to video game soundtracks

 

[subpar spatula]

my s10+ has the jack and it's never used. can get decent wireless buds that sound good.

 

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[PeakPointMatrix]

i can accept being forced to get an adapter or new set of headphones if it means i still have a dedicated audio out port that can be used while charging

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You can do that now with induction charging.

 

[riotous]

I use it on planes and it the unfortunate event that I forget to charge my BT headphones. Airlines seem to be loosening up on demanding that you turn on Airplane Mode though so at least there's that.

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You can turn airplane mode on and then turn on BT and WiFi, always have been able to do that.

 

[DerpHause]

Time for Android users to get dragged into the wireless future kicking and screaming. Everyone knew this was coming when Apple did it. No surprise.

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You seem to be right. The future of forced obsolescence of perfectly good accessories with no functional benefit to the user and increased cost is indeed upon us.

It's a shame really.

 

[Remark]

Only way I'm cool with this is if Samsung include Galaxy Buds in the box with the Note 10.

Not tryna spend another $100+ just to listen to music on some buds.

 

[I am a Bird]

So, what's the logic behind these phone companies ditching the headphone jack? I'd understand it if they had overpriced, easily lost wireless earbuds to sell (Apple, Samsung, etc...), but plenty of these phone companies don't, yet they're still abandoning the headphone jack.

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One less part to manufacture and the greater market doesn't really seem to care.

 

[Pagusas]

I wonder when the last high quality phone will drop the headphone jack, and what all the whiners will do then?

 

[Deleted member 4034]

If the S11 doesn't have a jack, then I'll be concerned.

 

[FF Seraphim]

I wonder when the last high quality phone will drop the headphone jack, and what all the whiners will do then?

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If they're smart they will buy the phone that comes with free buds.

 

[Notaskwid]

Era collectively shakes they're fist into the air.

 

[Deleted member 4034]

I mean I own a Pixel 2, I use my Bose QC 35s daily, but ... I still have use for wired. And I've definitely run into I want to use wired, but my phone is charging issues.

Not to mention my audio is often off from video on a Bluetooth connection.

 

[TheMadTitan]

RIP headphone jack on the S11.

Can't ditch Samsung yet since I'm too attached to Samsung Pay and they tend to have more features than other OEMs, but things like this will make it much easier to jump ship if and when I do.

 

[SpaceCrystal]

They must be out of their minds. This news plus it's inevitable higher price tags (especially ones with 5G) will cost them a lot of sales & will lead to more people like myself who are on the fence to pick up the Note 9 instead.

 

[Slayven]

Only way I'm cool with this is if Samsung include Galaxy Buds in the box with the Note 10.

Not tryna spend another $100+ just to listen to music on some buds.

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I wonder how much is this a way to cut costs by not providing pack in earphones?

 

[Poimandres]

my s10+ has the jack and it's never used. can get decent wireless buds that sound good.

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Yes you can. But, you can't get wireless headphones that sound as good as the headphones I've been using for 10 years now last I checked.

This is good for people who don't care (well, if there is a benefit in some other way like a larger battery or cheaper price... Is there?). But for people who like to use wired headphones, or use both wireless and wired (like me) it's frustrating.

 

[A Grizzly Bear]

It'll be a shame if they remove it going forward. I've had nothing but issues with my galaxy buds so I like having the wired option.

 

[subpar spatula]

Yes you can. But, you can't get wireless headphones that sound as good as the headphones I've been using for 10 years now last I checked.

This is good for people who don't care (well, if there is a benefit in some other way like a larger battery or cheaper price... Is there?). But for people who like to use wired headphones, or use both wireless and wired (like me) it's frustrating.

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then get a phone that caters to high end audio quality? you seem to value that a lot. a lot seem fine with using some generic sony or skull candy noise canceling wireless buds that sound perfecy fine with spotify or apple music.