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[–] [email protected] 55 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Then you'd need to include a headphone jack since the headphones acted as the antenna.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's funny how the few who're totally sold on Bluetooth go "ugh, but then you'd need a headphone jack" as if it isn't an upgrade for others which wouldn't affect their ability to use Bluetooth at all.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You say that like it’s a bad thing. You can still use Bluetooth even when your phone has a headphone jack, and headphone jacks can be IP67 rated so it’s not a concern for waterproofing.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

How did I say that like it's a bad thing?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why is it limited to 67? It should be easier than the USB port right?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, the only other rating above that is IP68, and that would require them to specify the depth and time that the phone can be submerged. Most manufacturers only go for IP67 because it’s much cheaper to test.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That I know but I was wondering why you specifically mentioned 67. I guess I misread that as a limit.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Nah, not a limit. It’s just a cost/benefit trade off. Manufacturers don’t typically push for IP68 unless they’re specifically marketing the device for underwater use, and believe users will be willing to accept the higher resulting cost.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wonder if wired USB-C Headphones could work the same?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes. But it would also drain more power.