Apple faces tough sell after scrapping iPhone 7 headphones jack

Retailers report surge in wireless headphones sales but analysts say Apple has taken a 'misstep' with some critics calling it 'user-hostile' and wasteful

Apple faces a battle to convince consumers to switch to wireless headphones after controversially scrapping the headphone jack on the new iPhone 7, analysts have warned.

Electrical shops are enjoying an increase in wireless headphone sales after Apple's announcement on Wednesday, but the market has been dogged by concerns about the sound quality, price and durability of products.