If something characterizes Apple, it is not exactly taking false steps. With more or less correct decisions, when the company takes a step it is because they are looking for a clear objective, and it seems that the rumors that it could do without the headphone jack on its next iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are taking shape and meaning. The Cupertino seems to be working in a high resolution audio format, which would therefore not be compatible with the analog headphone output. This new format of higher quality than those currently used in the vast majority of streaming music services would be one of the great assets to promote the new headphones with Lightning connection that little by little are reaching the market.
According to various sources close to Apple, whose products are being showcased at the Portable Audio Festival in 2015, the company is developing a High Resolution audio format up to 96kHz and 24bits that will debut in 2016. The Lightning connection and iOS 9 are compatible with audio up to 192kHz and 24bits.
It seems that Apple would have already sent all the information to the manufacturers of audio accessories and that they would already be preparing their products to have them ready when Apple launches the new devices compatible with this audio. In addition, the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, which would be the first devices to be launched without a headphone jack., they would already incorporate their headphones with Lightning connection, it is even speculated that they could be headphones with the Beats brand, instead of keeping the EarPods that Apple currently includes in the box.
Offering a music streaming service in High Resolution would be a point in favor of Apple Music that would differentiate it from the services of the competition, mainly Spotify. In addition, Apple is working with various artists to offer their content exclusively, as is the case with Taylor Swift today.
