Every iPhone Fan Should Read This Before Buying Headphones

For weeks it's been rumored that the next iPhone, expected this fall, will not have a traditional headphone jack. Here's what you need to know.

According to Huff Post there are two things you need to do if you're considering buying a new pair of ear-buds or headphones.

• Buy wireless headphones

OR

• Wait a few months

Marc Gurman, a noted Apple reporter, said last week that sources confirmed the speculation. He also wrote that the new device could come with "completely wireless" earbuds that connect to the phone via Bluetooth.

I understand the convenience of not having a cord dangling in your way but I'm not looking forward to switching to wireless. While I've never owned a pair of wireless headphones before, I have listened to some of my friends' and I haven't heard a quality that appeals to me and my ears.

The newest iPhones and iPads have Lightning connectors that make your old charging cables worthless. Huff Post believes that Lightning connector could be your saving grace if you want to hold onto wired headphones: In theory, an adapter could fit into that Lightning port on the upcoming iPhone to let you use traditional headphones. And some newer headphones already have Lightning-friendly cords that bypass the headphone jack.

Here's a great review of wireless/bluetooth headphones from wirecutter.com. Good luck and let me know what you try and what you like.