Apple's one-word explanation for why it killed the headphone jack: 'Courage'

As expected, the new iPhone doesn't have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

That means countless headphones, speakers, and other accessories will require a Lightning adapter to work with the iPhone 7.

You'd think that Apple would have a strong, multifaceted argument for getting rid of such a widely accepted and standardized port.

The company's main explanation is actually one word: "courage."

"Now, some people have asked why we would remove the analog headphone jack from the iPhone," Apple executive Phil Schiller said during the iPhone 7's debut on Wednesday. "The reason to move on really comes down to one word: courage. The courage to move on and do something new that betters all of us."