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http://www.craveonline.com/design/1...g-holes-iphone-7-make-headphone-jack#/slide/1
If only one person did this.
If only one person did this.
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Did someone actually drill a hole in their iPhone 7 for a headphone jack?
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The discussion revolves around a viral video by TechRax that purportedly demonstrates a method to create a headphone jack in the iPhone 7 by drilling a hole in the device. Participants explore the implications of this "hack," the technology behind headphone jacks, and the reactions to the video.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express skepticism about whether anyone actually drilled holes in their iPhone 7, with one noting, "If only one person did this."
- Others comment on the absurdity of the situation, with humorous remarks about the potential consequences of following the hack.
- A participant discusses the outdated nature of headphone jack technology, suggesting it limits smartphone design and thickness.
- There is mention of the FM receiver in smartphones that utilizes the headphone jack as an antenna, highlighting the technical aspects of the design.
- One participant raises concerns about the lack of standardization in headphone jacks, noting that different manufacturers have created their own variations, complicating compatibility.
- Another participant reflects on the nature of belief in childhood, connecting it to the willingness to try seemingly impossible things.
- Some express amazement that the video remains available on YouTube, comparing it to other prank content.
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Participants generally express skepticism about the authenticity of people actually drilling their phones, but there is no consensus on the extent of the issue or the implications of the video.
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Participants reference various aspects of headphone jack technology, including its historical context and design flaws, but these points remain speculative and are not universally agreed upon.
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Thank goodness he didn't show how to access the hidden USB jack in the iPhone 7 users forehead.
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At least we can hope people don't try that hack twice. They should know the drill by now.
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I recently read an article on this subject that said that the technology behind the headphone jack in smartphones is so archaic that it goes back to the days of the transistor radio. It is actually the main reason that most smartphones aren't a lot thinner. It's a hard habit to break, though.
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Reminds me on my favorite bumper sticker: "Stupidity of human is inviolable." as a persiflage on our first article of our constitution where it says dignity.
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Many of the smartphones actually have an FM receiver inside (http://freeradioonmyphone.org/) that also uses the headphone jack as an antenna coupler to the headphone wires.
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I'm skeptical that anyone actually did that.nsaspook said:
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DrClaude said:
You sir, are a optimist.
"... the universe and human stupidity"
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Well, when you are a kid and want something, you believe in it. You believe it can be done.
Not to mention that Apple, Nokia, and others have each made their own standards out of 3.5mm jacks. They look the same, but the contacts serve different purposes. And to make things worse, no one tells you which one you are buying. Everyone in the world sell it to you as simple TRRS jack without diagrams or anything, when in reality, they are different. Go figure out which one you have.
Source: http://www.cablechick.com.au/blog/understanding-trrs-and-audio-jacks/
It is archaic. So archaic that when you put a TRS in a TRRS jack, it makes a short circuit. However, because it is not harmful, it is ignored. But still, it IS a short circuit. It is defective by design.DiracPool said:
Not to mention that Apple, Nokia, and others have each made their own standards out of 3.5mm jacks. They look the same, but the contacts serve different purposes. And to make things worse, no one tells you which one you are buying. Everyone in the world sell it to you as simple TRRS jack without diagrams or anything, when in reality, they are different. Go figure out which one you have.
Source: http://www.cablechick.com.au/blog/understanding-trrs-and-audio-jacks/
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I'm amazed that this video is, like, the last thing left on YouTube that hasn't been censored yet - still there! Secret Hack To Get Headphone Jack on the iPhone 7 - YouTube . Reminds me of some of the stuff from Prank University, which you can still find on archive.org. (I'm afraid to link to that one because Berners-Lee was an idiot and hyperlinks are EVIL; let's see if I get banned for knowing it's there at all) *Make sure you have a spare pair of underwear before listening to the one about the apple juice, in case you have a laugh malfunction)
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