Google’s USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack dongle is backordered till October

As is the case with many new flagships, Google’s 2017 Pixel phones don’t have a headphone jack. So if you don’t currently own a pair of Bluetooth headphones or a fancy set of USB-C earbuds, you’ll likely be stuck with the dongle included in the box. Unfortunately, if you happen to lose that dongle right now, and try to order one from the Google Store, you’ll be waiting until October for it to ship.

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The official list of supported headphones for the Pixel 2 is underwhelming

So now that it is official, if you are buying a Pixel 2, you will have to deal with the fact that there is no headphone jack present on this device. This means that you either stick to the USB-C earphones provided in the box purchase your own USB-C earbuds, use Bluetooth, or use the dongle that is provided. A Google employee recently took to the Google Forums, trying to explain the situation at hand. However, Google’s response is flimsy at best, and /r/quityourbullshit at worst.

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USB-C all the things!

A few years ago, only the most high-end computers and only a handful of smartphones utilized USB Type-C. But in the year of 2017, virtually every laptop and flagship smartphone emerging from the market comes equipped with these high-speed ports for quick charging and data transfer. To be able to come home and use a single cable for charging your phone and your laptop is such as satisfying feeling.

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