Alleged iPhone 7 Case Has No Headphone Jack, Stereo Speakers Cutouts

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Posted March 9, 2016 at 2:33pm by iClarified

Photos of an alleged iPhone 7 case have been posted online by @OnLeaks corroborating rumors about the upcoming smartphone from Apple.

The case is missing a cutout for a headphone jack. It's been widely rumored that Apple plans to drop this port in favor of wireless and Lightning headphones. The decision is a controversial one; however, it will free up a lot of internal space.

With the headphone jack gone, it appears as though Apple plans to improve the speakers on the iPhone 7, equipping it with two stereo speakers, one on either side of the Lightning port.

Alleged iPhone 7 Case Has No Headphone Jack, Stereo Speakers Cutouts

While case manufacturers have got Apple's plans wrong in the past, their designs are often based on legitimate leaks from Apple suppliers. Other design modifications are said to include a flush rear camera and no antenna backs across the back of the device.

There's still quite some time until Apple unveils the iPhone 7 this fall, please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates.

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Nitro Junkie - March 10, 2016 at 8:12pm

What does this have to do with a case f-wit.

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MannyG - March 10, 2016 at 5:01am

I'm not sure I like this change. Now we have to spend even more money on new headphones because let's face, as awesome as our iPhones are their headphones are always crap. Needless to say, we have to buy all new food headphones to replace the ones we already own. Hopefully we won't have to change the cable to charge it as well. Oh brother.

gamerscul9870 - March 10, 2016 at 5:45am

I haven't heard anything as good as crisp and more tuned like Apples last recently updated headphones the EarPods which are a drastic improvement over regular earbuds. I still own the ones I have had since the 5s and it's still going strong. The first iPhines headphones were okay, but I'd give it a 3.5/5 because it only lasted a bit over a year since I owned an iPhone 3G and the sound quality was decent for its time.

King Rollo - March 9, 2016 at 11:59pm

Good ditch that old crappy jack plug!m

i need steve job - March 9, 2016 at 9:56pm

WTF? Do we need to carry another adapter to connect my expensive headphones just like how i need an adapter to connect usb flash drive to MacBook?? It probably costs $70 too.

gamerscul9870 - March 9, 2016 at 10:10pm

What if the adapter is as tiny as the ad card to lighting jack and won't feel like it could get in the way it cost that much? Not to mention new iPhones always come with headphones so technically the 7 will come with wireless ones so you probably don't need an adapter anyway.

RWR - March 9, 2016 at 5:37pm

To make space???? How about keeping the headset jack on the top of the phone???? Or just make the battery smaller, because that's obviously the thing to do.

gamerscul9870 - March 9, 2016 at 5:46pm

What difference would it make to put the jack on top in terms of space? What if the space is used for something new to fit in the iPhone? Make the battery smaller and risk losing hours of battery life? No thanks

Derrick - March 9, 2016 at 5:36pm

Are you crying little boy? :'(

jj33321 - March 9, 2016 at 4:52pm

Photoshoped. So obvious.

Nitro Junkie - March 9, 2016 at 5:33pm

There's nothing Photoshopped about it. They simply modified an existing iPhone 6 case die to have a speaker hole on the other side where the headphone jack should be. It's as simple as that. Read my comments below. They simply did it because any news about a new apple product, rumors or something as simple as a supposed case gets attention. Which in turn gets websites views, clicks and ad revenue.

Michel Poirier - March 9, 2016 at 3:36pm

I'm pretty sure Apple and other 3rd parties will come up with some sort of adapters for the headphone jack.

Guido Meyer - March 9, 2016 at 3:25pm

This is a total nogo. I'm done with iPhones. I also use the headphone jack as an input for mics etc., so how am I supposed to do this? No line in/out, no iPhone.

gamerscul9870 - March 9, 2016 at 4:54pm

1. You do realize there is an upcoming 5se, an upgraded 5s that's supposed to be in some ways like the 6(s) meaning it has a jack and is a recently rumored iPhone to be released some time this month. 2. Is it too much trouble to JUST KEEP the iPhone you have?

Derrick - March 9, 2016 at 5:32pm

They will probably start making headphones, mics and other accessories to be compatible with the lightning port. It'll probably be a hassle because you won't be able to charge your phone and listen to music or other stuff at the same time. But at least there will be something

Nitro Junkie - March 9, 2016 at 5:42pm

That's the only thing about them removing the headphone jack is that if you still use wired headphones and even if they include an adapter you won't be able to charge your phone and listen to music at the same time. Which even though I have wireless Powerbeats I still use my EarPods from time to time. The only way I can see it working out is if they introduced true wifi like wireless charging in the next iPhone. Then you could use wired headphones and your phone would still be charging.

Guido Meyer - March 9, 2016 at 5:46pm

I have an iPhone 4S so I'm desperate for a new one ;) But yes, you're right, I'm gonna go with the new iPhone SE instead. And that will be my last iPhone if they don't bring back the headphones plug in on iPhone 8.

GuidoMeyer - March 9, 2016 at 5:48pm

haha, sure, I'm gonna throw away all my headphone and microphones and buy new stuff, sure, just because Apple wants me too anything else I can do to make Apple happy?

GuidoMeyer - March 9, 2016 at 5:50pm

oh this just keeps getting better. I cannot use my mic, and I cannot charge my phone while I'm listening to music? guys, this is total garbage, how can someone possbily come up with such nonsense .. I hope noone buys that phone

gamerscul9870 - March 9, 2016 at 6:52pm

There will probably be wireless charging which might replace the original charging port which may solve the problem here.

AverageReviewer - March 9, 2016 at 8:37pm

Why would I buy a 5SE that's basically the same if not inferior to my iPhone 6S?

gamerscul9870 - March 9, 2016 at 9:36pm

It's a 5s upgraded to a 6s, but also released around the time veteran the 6s and 7. And of course, 4-inch that I like.

gamerscul9870 - March 9, 2016 at 3:24pm

Just to point out what some may already know, at least it still has mute/silent switch! Shame I can't buy a modern iPad without one.

gamerscul9870 - March 9, 2016 at 3:22pm

Wiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnn!!!! I'm glad to go wireless with headphones. I can finally not deal with cord issues. I'd like to see how boomstick can help out now!

hamood_d10 - March 9, 2016 at 3:14pm

5uuuuuuuucccccckkkk WT3 im ok with my 6s

AverageReviewer - March 9, 2016 at 3:12pm

The iPhone 7 will have to be pretty compelling to get me to buy a device without a headphone jack. Nexus and Samsung here I come lol. After a while when I no longer use aux cords or wired headphones or even external speakers it won't be an issue but I use it literally every day at the moment.

Nitro Junkie - March 9, 2016 at 5:22pm

I'm pretty sure if they get rid of the jack and integrate it into the Lightning port they'll include an adapter with every phone. Along with new lightning headphones of course.

AverageReviewer - March 9, 2016 at 8:36pm

Apple? Include an adapter?? That they could potentially charge $30 for??? Yeah right as an Apple user for the last 7 years I can totally say that's never gonna happen.

Nitro Junkie - March 9, 2016 at 3:04pm

Everyone knows any little news about a supposed future Apple product will get attention which evolves into clicks, views and ad revenue. This is clearly what this case was made for. It's as simple as expanding the left headphone hole on any case and calling it an iPhone 7 case. Case closed. No pun intended.