Apple took a huge step when it launched the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus sans the 3.5mm audio jack. The move, however, wasn’t widely appreciated by the users. While at first it seemed like a change that all smartphone manufacturers would adopt, it doesn’t seem to be the same way for Samsung.
The South Korean company is speculated to tuck in the 3.5mm audio jack for at least one more generation of its flagship Galaxy series. The forthcoming Galaxy S9 is very likely to retain the audio jack, if the leaks are real. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Samsung will never give up on the audio jack.
The company is expected to launch the two flagship smartphones — Galaxy S9 and Note 9 in February and August respectively.
As for the Note 9, the company is said to bring more changes, including the much anticipated fingerprint sensor under the display, though it is still unclear whether the technology is ready to be pushed for mass production or not.
Samsung wants the Galaxy Note 9 to boast more exclusive features in comparison to the Galaxy S9, and in that case, the former could be the first to witness the transition from headphone jack to USB Type-C.
As the launch date of the Galaxy S9 is inching closer, the leaks and rumours are pouring in at an alarming rate. We suggest our readers to take this piece of information with a pinch of salt, at least for a few more weeks.
