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Re:M4 MacBook Pro by doublerabbit on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @12:47PM (#41997301)
XR to 13, as I don't want the latest and didn't want to loose my jailbreak.

Infuriated by the 13.

The 3.5mm audio thunder bolt adapters disconnect more often than usual. All I need to do is tap the adapter and it disconnects.

And that Apple has now stopped selling them is even more infuriating, it's not a faulty adapter.

Re:M4 MacBook Pro by qubitcoder on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @02:30PM (#41998598)
I realize this isn't your particular use case. But with newer iPhones, you can use USB-C directly for audio. I've been using the Audio Technica ATH-M50xSTS for a while now. The audio quality is exceptional. For Slack/Team/Zoom calls, the sidetone feature plays your voice back inside the headphones, with the level being adjustable via a small toggle switch on the left side. That makes all the difference, similar to transparency/adaptive modes on the AirPod Pro 2s (or older cellphones and landlines).

I use a small Anker USB-A to USB-C adapter [1]. They're rock solid.

As great as the AirPod Pro 2s are, a wired connection is superior in terms of reliability and latency. Although greatly improved over the years, I still have occasional issues connecting or switching between devices.

Out of curiosity, what's the advantage of a jailbroken iPhone nowadays? I'd typically unlock Android phones in the past, but I don't see a need on iOS today.

Interestingly, the last time I used Android, I had to sideload Adguard (an adblocker). On the App Store, it's just another app alongside competing adblockers. No such apps existed in the Play Store to provide system-level blocking, proxying, etc. Yes, browser extensions can be used, but that doesn't cover Google's incessant quest to bypass adblockers (looking at you Google News).

[0] https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m50xsts [1] https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Anker-High-Speed-Transfer-Not...

Re:M4 MacBook Pro by doublerabbit on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @02:45PM (#41998744)
> Out of curiosity, what's the advantage of a jailbroken iPhone nowadays? I'd typically unlock Android phones in the past, but I don't see a need on iOS today.

I have custom scripts, Ad blocking without VPNs, Application firewalls.

I enjoy having most-full control of my device.

Re:M4 MacBook Pro by nolist_policy on Thursday October 31, 2024 @04:48AM (#42004670)
Adguard is on the Play Store. Netguard as well.
Re:M4 MacBook Pro by HumblyTossed on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @12:57PM (#41997456)
> The 3.5mm thunder bolt adapters

The what? is this the adapter for 3.5mm headphones? If so, you don't have to get Apple made dongles. Third parties make them also.

Re:M4 MacBook Pro by Kirby64 on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @02:24PM (#41998554)
Or just buy the actual Apple adapter from any number of other vendors. Best Buy still has plenty in stock, for instance.

I'd guess the GPs actual problem is lint in the Lightning port though. Pretty common, relatively easy to clean out too, especially compared to USB-C.

Re:M4 MacBook Pro by doublerabbit on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @02:42PM (#41998708)
I'm in the EU. Third party ones cost the same as authentic Apple ones. If not more.

Regardless of either, they both have the same fault.

The connector between the phone and the adapter is poor. It could just be a fault with my phone but I have no way of proving this.

Re:M4 MacBook Pro by Kirby64 on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @02:49PM (#41998792)
Third party ones are almost certainly not as good as the actual Apple ones. The Apple one has remarkably good quality for its price.

I suspect this sounds like a problem with your specific phone. Never had a problem with any lightning accessories myself.

Re:M4 MacBook Pro by doublerabbit on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @02:43PM (#41998718)
Yes, which have the same fault as Apple authentic adapters which cost the same amount if not more.
Re:M4 MacBook Pro by internet2000 on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @12:49PM (#41997330)
It’s probably because of the jailbreak.
Re:M4 MacBook Pro by HumblyTossed on Wednesday October 30, 2024 @12:58PM (#41997473)
How would that woller out his port?