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Apple is expected to launch its first line of smartphones equipped with 5G technology tomorrow, the highly anticipated "iPhone 12", more than a year after its two rivals Samsung and Huawei
Specifically, for the purchase of an iPhone (even older models), you will no longer have a supplied mains charger, only the simple charging cable and a pair of wired headphones.
On Tuesday, during the keynote presentation of its new smartphones, Apple took the opportunity to announce its new policy: no longer providing an AC adapter when purchasing an iPhone. This rule is valid for the purchase of iPhone 12 and 12 Pro but also for the purchase of old models like the iPhone XR, the iPhone 11, but also the recent iPhone SE.
Apple is removing the charger and headphones from the iPhone 12 box, to cut down on its carbon footprint. #AppleEvent https://t.co/RvgHd31h24 pic.twitter.com/iY5m4l6kR2
— CNBC (@CNBC) October 13, 2020
“As part of our efforts to meet our environmental goals, iPhone 11 now ships without an AC adapter. Please use the Apple AC adapter you already have or buy one separately, ”reads the data sheet for the model released in 2019.
On the other hand, iPhones sold in France still come with wired headphones and a USB-C to Lightning cable.
In addition, Apple announced to lower the price of the wall outlet, which goes from 40 to 20 $, specifies BFMTV.
