IPhone X is an excellent phone for most needs. It’s one of the best modern iPhones on the market, offering a great way to upgrade your phone without paying for the latest model. It also has several must-have accessories included in the box. Before you go hog wild with ordering extra accessories, learn about how to make the most of the items that come with your new iPhone.
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Your iPhone X comes with plenty of
cool accessories directly out of the box. One amenity that Apple fans have come
to expect are the inclusion of headphones. Since most of us use our phones for listening to music, watching
videos, and tuning into podcasts, the earbuds are a must. They’ve come a long
way from earlier iPhones. The earbuds you receive with your iPhone X are
designed to sit comfortably in your ears for long periods of time. You don’t have
to worry about experiencing any pain if you listen to your favorite album
nonstop for three hours, nor will you have to deal with sweaty ears.
You know that you can make the most
of your headphones by enjoying the music you love, but your earbuds have even
more potential than that. Wherever you are, you can plug in your earbuds and
watch Netflix on your phone, check out your favorite YouTube channels, or queue
up your favorite podcast. Because the earbuds are quiet, no one else is likely
to hear what you’re doing, which allows you to entertain yourself at work, in
school, or on the bus ride home.
Going a step further, you can also
use your earbuds to make calls by keeping them plugged in while you’re
chatting. This gives you the ability to talk on the phone hands-free without
putting your iPhone on speaker, which can be disruptive to the people around
you. The built-in microphone helps ensure that the person on the other end can
hear you clearly.
It’s important to note that with
the iPhone X, the headphones have a Lightning connector that fits seamlessly
into the Lightning port. It replaces the regular headphone jack, but with the
included headphones, you won’t even notice the regular jack is gone.
Hit the Road, Jack
The iPhone X includes a helpful
accessory in the box: a Lightning port to 3.5mm adapter for your headphone
jack. At the time of its release, a lot of people used regular headphones with
a traditional jack on their iPhones. With the release of the iPhone X, users
were afraid that they’d have to give up their expensive, noise-canceling
headphones. That’s not the case at all. Perhaps anticipating those feelings,
Apple took the initiative to proactively include an adapter that’s become
affectionately known as a dongle.
The dongle allows you to plug your
traditional headphones into one end and the new Lightning connector into a port
on the other end. This port is small, flat, and somewhat rectangular. It’s more
convenient as well, because you don’t run into as many risks as you do with the
larger-sized regular jack.
Still, it’s good to know that you
can plug in your Beats or Bose headphones without a worry. The sound will still
be clear and crisp, as well. Theoretically, you can even use the dongle to
connect your phone to bigger sound systems. Try hooking up to larger speakers
to make your music heard.
A Little Lightning
Since we’ve spent so much time
talking about the Lightning port, let’s go on to talk about the new Lightning
to USB cable. The Lightning cable charges your phone faster than the traditional
cable. It unfortunately isn’t compatible with all Apple products, but it will
get the job done with your phone. Thanks to the USB connection, you can either
plug it into the power block or into your laptop or personal computer.
Because charging cables are
notorious for getting damaged or lost, it’s smart to think beyond the box here.
You’ll need more than one cable, so feel free to purchase extra
Lightning cables for your new phone. Since Apple cables tend to be
rather short, it’s a good idea to look for a longer cable. Length is
convenient, especially if you want to use your phone while you’re lying in bed
or don’t have an outlet close enough to where you are. For added style, you can
also consider getting a cable that matches the color of your phone.
Power On
Your iPhone X will also have a USB
power adapter in the box. Often called a block or a brick, this adapter is
essential for charging your phone. However, it’s only a 5-watt block. That’s
not extremely powerful, although it will provide plenty of power if you’re
charging your phone overnight or leaving it alone for an hour or two to charge.
The good news is that it’s easy
enough to find 12-watt power bricks. You can look for a branded Apple brick or
an off-brand block that’s compatible with the iPhone X.
Take the time to get to know your new iPhone X. Play around with the apps, and enjoy its features. How will you make the most of the accessories that come with it?
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