When Apple first announced the loss of the headphone jack with the new lightning connector-only iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the change felt monumental, especially for those with a favorite pair of wired headphones.
While the ridiculous-sounding dongle still allows you to use whatever buds you prefer, there is one major frustration. With only one port, you can't listen to wired headphones and charge your phone at the same time. It's either power up, or rock on — but not both.
Well, not anymore! Thankfully, a slew of devices now allow you to charge and listen at the same time.
Click through to find the one that suits you best. And when you're ready to take the plunge and go cord-free, head here to check out our favorite wireless headphones.
Bring back the headphone jack you know and love with this splitter from Cloudwave. One 3.5mm jack lets you plug in your non-Lightning headphones, while the Lightning port allows you to charge up your battery.
CloudWave iPhone 7/7 Plus Dual Function Headphones Adapter And Charge Adapter, $18.99, available at Amazon.
This ATool device is a slimmer version of the splitter that offers the same functionality. Plug your headphones into the 3.5 mm jack and charge through the Lightning port.
ATool Lightning Audio Adapter Earphone Jack Cable for iPhone 7 / 7 Plus, available at Amazon.
If you have headphones with a Lightning connector, such as the Apple EarPods that come with your iPhone 7 or JBL's Reflect Aware, opt for this Belkin device. Its dual lightning connectors mean you can charge through one port and jam out through the other.
Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar, $39.99, available at Belkin.
When you're on the go, pop on Mophie's Juice Pack Air case. The case provides your phone with one full extra charge — enough for you to text and play music for up to 27 hours, meaning you can listen on while staying powered up.
Mophie Juice Pack Air, $99.99, available at Mophie.
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