To understand the difference between USB and 3.5 mm audio connection types, we need to understand digital audio.

But there might be a silver lining. And Intel, at its annual IDF show, is doing its best to persuade the public that USB Type-C is a better alternative to the 3.5mm connector.

Figure 4 USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack ANC headset powered by ACI technology Figure 4 shows the implementation structure of an ACI system for a 3.5mm audio jack system and an analog USB-C based system.

The issue with USB-C to 3.5mm adaptors is that there are a ton of USB-C audio standards and its next to impossible to figure out which one is implemented in a particular phone.

Whether for iPhones, Androids and more, we review the best headphone jack adapters that let you use old earbuds with new devices.

Intel this week announced plans to usher in the adoption of an audio USB Type-C connector that would replace the standard 3.5 millimeter analog jack ...

Does it surprise you that the best headphone adapter for Anroid comes from Apple? That's right, after testing numerous phones, the Apple USB-C to 3.5mm is..

Use your favorite 3.5mm headphones with your Pixel and Pixel Slate, or connect to your sound system, with the compact Google USB Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter.

I have on-board realtek audio. Does it process audio coming from a USB headset with it's own USB amplifier on the cord plugged in via USB or does realtek only process hardware plugged into the 3.5 ...

Apple recently updated its Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) licensing program to include specifications for USB-C ports and a Lightning to 3.5mm output cable (via 9to5Mac). With the new ...

Google's latest Pixel phones don't have USB-C earbuds or an adapter included the box, meaning you may need to go with wireless headphones or get a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter on your own.

Intel is reportedly working on extensions to USB-C that would kill the venerable 3.5mm headphone jack. Digital audio could improve smartphone design in a number of ways, but there are costs and ...