Essential’s $149 magnetic dongle will bring back your headphone jack

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We know, you miss your headphone jack.

Like other smartphones, the Essential Phone has done away with the feature, but the company has just launched its long-touted external headphone adapter and DAC, which magnetically snaps on to the back of your phone.

And it ain’t cheap: The Audio Adapter HD will set you back an eye-watering $149.

Audio Adapter HD is here. A limited-edition DAC for Essential Phone, delivering one of the best mobile audio experiences available today.

Shop now (US & Canada): https://t.co/elFOmC523z pic.twitter.com/eKYyYocm4K

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