Simply put, Apple wants fewer holes in its devices. Headphone jack – that’s a hole. Microphone – that’s a hole. According to a recent patent filing, Apple is looking to consolidate by combining the functionality of the two into one unified jack.
If you want peace and quiet, current technologies involve a compromise: settle for thick, unsightly foam or use thinner panels that don’t block bass. A new technology developed in Hong Kong, however, is both super thin and super effective.
