Instead, those devoted to the USB-C life often find themselves toting around a spider's nest of adapters. There are adapters ...

Apple phases out Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter, pushing users toward wireless audio and USB-C solutions while third-party alternatives remain available.

The Twelve South AirFly represents an easy way to cut the wire while using your favourite in-flight headphones ... plus a short-distance USB-C cable for recharging (but no wall plug).

Apple says that the latency will be comparable to built-in speakers, while the audio quality will allow musicians to mix their songs with the Max.