Apple is planning to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack on the next-generation iPhone in favor of an all-in-one Lightning connector, according to often-reliable Japanese website Mac Otakara.

These new images, which originated from China's Weibo network, purportedly show the EarPods that would come with the iPhone 7 — replacing the headphone jack connector with a Lightning connector.

When Apple introduced the iPhone 7 in 2016 ... Why we picked the RHA MA650i with Lightning Connector: The MA650i earbuds deliver a substantial listening experience and offer an excellent upgrade ...

For users who preferred their own wired earbuds or headphones to Apple's, the company had another solution: the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter. Plug the adapter into your iPhone, and presto!

This allows you to still charge your iPhone while using its Lightning ... The earbuds also have a sturdy design that won't easily fall apart in your pocket and a flat cable that is resistant ...

If you're still rocking an older iPhone with a Lightning port, know that Apple might soon cease production of its Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter. It's currently listed as "sold out" on its e ...

To hook your standard wired headphones up to your iPhone, you’ll need a 3.5-millimeter to Lightning adapter. Whether you have a set of lightweight earbuds or a padded pair of over-ear headphones ...

The company removed the 3.5mm audio jack its smartphone with the launch of iPhone 7. Apple currently sells its wired earbuds with a lightning connector or a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter ...