> 3.5mm jacks are analogue, and they're everywhere

>As soon as headphones are digital, manufacturers can start locking down headphones.

The article is unclear, but the USB3.1 spec does specifically support analog audio over USB-C explicitly for compatibility with 3.5mm audio headsets. So if Motorola don't support this mode then you may have a point. But right now it's unclear exactly what this phone supports

> they'll put a 2.5mm jack on the phone, or cut the 3.5mm jack in half

If I need a passive adapter for my existing headsets, I'd rather get a USB-C port which supports analog audio. Atleast then my adapters would be standardized.