Popular Apple Jack Adapter Has Been Discontinued

There were some items that Apple has considered phasing out and this include a popular accessory that was once essential for some iPhone users.

The 3.5mm Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter has not been available for some time now in several UK and US Apple websites. This device allowed users to connect iPhones without a headphone jack to a wide range of devices, including wired headphones, speakers, car audio systems and airplane entertainment.

As Apple shifts away from its proprietary Lightning port in favor of USB-C, this once-common and necessary accessory may be gone for good.

The adapter first launched in 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, marking Apple’s controversial decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the device.

This change left many iPhone users with a dilemma: their older wired headphones or non-Apple headphones, were no longer compatible. The Lightning to 3.5mm Adapter provided a solution, allowing users to continue using their existing headphones with the new iPhones.

The phase-out of the Lightning connector has been gradual, with the iPhone 15 marking the official shift to USB-C in 2023.

For years, the adapter was included with every new iPhone from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone XS, released in 2018.

By then, however, many iPhone owners had switched to wireless options like the Lightning EarPods or Bluetooth AirPods, and the adapter was no longer bundled with the device. It continued to be sold separately at Apple stores for around US$ 9, but now it appears to be disappearing from stores altogether.