The Bluetooth chipset installed in popular models from major manufacturers is vulnerable. Hackers could use it to initiate calls and eavesdrop on devices.

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  • @underscores@lemmy.zip
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    6 days ago

    Ive always hated phones without the 3.5mm and won’t stop even if all phone manufacturers remove it

      • ddh
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        -106 days ago

        Indeed, I don’t really see the problem. Instead of a single use port you have a practically universal port. That’s better, surely.

        • Walk_blesseD
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          136 days ago

          instead of

          Yeah but it was never a matter of “insTeAD Of,” it’s in addition to, meaning you get to use the same favourite set of headpdones you use with literally every other device while keeping the practically universal port free for other purposes at the same time!!! 🤯🤯🤯
          Now isn’t that wizard?

          • ddh
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            -35 days ago

            You can still do that with an adapter though?

            • Walk_blesseD
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              45 days ago

              Now here’s the amazing bit: imagine being able to do that without needing to carry an additional thing around.

              • ddh
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                05 days ago

                I guess I’m used to it. Besides, imagine not using a cable at all–even better?

                • @Stankmasterhype@infosec.pub
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                  75 days ago

                  I can insert a cable faster into my phone than most Bluetooth headphones connect. Audio quality also tends to be better with wired headphones and uses less of the battery power. A lot of the times a dedicated single use port is much better than a jack of all trades port.

                  • @underscores@lemmy.zip
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                    35 days ago

                    3.5mm is by far the better option for literally every reason headphones are designed for

                    the only argument is when exercising, some people prefer to use wireless for the kinda of workouts they do