Are there any alternatives to Apple's overpriced Lightning to 30-pin adapters, the cheapest of which is an extortionate $29? Yes, there are, but you might have a hard time finding one. I've had ...

This adapter was more than just an accessory; it represented Apple’s acknowledgment that ... jack or the earlier transition from the 30-pin dock connector to the Lightning connector.

The current interface is USB Type C, which superseded Apple's own 30-pin and Lightning connectors ... a Type C-to-3.5mm adapter is used, which contains a digital-to-analog converter.

A USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter remains on the market. Apple has frequently led the way in technological advancements, whether it was the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack or the earlier ...