Much handwringing has been done regarding the recessed earphone jack on the iPhone.

Claims about gouging customers, sweetheart corporate deals and incompetent designers have been thrown around like rags dolls in a tornado.

My immediate thought on that design decision, bravo Apple!

Why?

The recessed jack makes it highly unlikely that the earphone jack will be the burial ground for broken connectors or do damage the innards of the device from a swift yank.

Both of these issues I have seen first hand with other phones.

With iPhone it is less likely to ever happen.

For those still upset, take Alex Lindsey’s advice, use a hot knife on the excessive plastic of those old earphones. You should have a perfect fit in no time.

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