Google has explained the rationale behind its decision to drop the 3.5mm headphone jack. Following in the footsteps of Apple, Google explains that it is part of an effort to improve the audio experience.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-explains-why-it-got-jack-of-the-3-5mm-headphone-port.257748.0.html
At least Apple had the "courage" excuse. When you do something like this second, no matter how you spin your reasons, you look like a follower.