Apple shows continued interest in shrinking audio jacks to create thinner de...

Apple shows continued interest in shrinking audio jacks to create thinner devices

via AppleInsider on 3/10/11

Apple's quest to make electronic devices even smaller and thinner continues to be challenged by the size of a standard 3.5mm audio jack, prompting the device maker to explore new methods to shrink the input's footprint, including collapsible ports.