The thinness wasn't the problem - there are hundreds of phones thinner than an iPhone 7 that still have the 3.5mm jack (e.g. Galaxy A8 is 5.9mm compared to iPhone 7's 7.1mm).
The problem was the increased space required for the taptic engine.
The problem was the increased space required for the taptic engine.
Some companies like Westone, also make a replacement bluetooth cable since their IEMs all have replaceable cables. https://www.amazon.com/Westone-MMCX-Bluetooth-Cable-78548/dp...
I am pretty sure the correct answer is: Stop making phones so thing and bring back the 3.5 headphone jack.
If the 3.5 really is a hindrance, come up with a connector that allows a simple adaptor to 3.5 jacks and still allows cabled charging. I already have a couple of L-adaptors for my headphones with straight connectors, so carrying a 3.5-to-Lightning doesn't bother me. But not being able to charge at the same time. WTF?
iPhone SE forever!