5 beloved features that are dead (or dying) in modern smartphones

Our smartphones are more advanced than they’ve ever been. Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is a prime example. Featuring a gorgeous all-glass design, the device is packed with all the latest tech, including wireless charging, a fantastic camera, and the market’s most beautiful mobile display. But even it lacks some fan-favorite features.

As the progress of technology marches forward, several features are getting left behind. Thanks to the trend of all-glass and aluminum designs, the era of removable batteries is coming to an end. And how often do we see phones with dual front-facing speakers? Very rarely. Same goes for physical keyboards.

The point is, company priorities are changing, which means the technology that was once standard is no longer preferred. Slowly but surely, the headphone jack is disappearing, and there are signs even more beloved features are headed to the grave. Below are five features that are dead (or dying) in modern flagships.

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/08/05/5-beloved-features-that-are-dead-or-dying-in-modern-smartphones/