Apple sued in China for missing charger in iPhone box
With l’iPhone 12, the Cupertino company made the very controversial decision, it must be admitted, not to include a charger in the phone box. The apple brand said it was about protecting the environment. A very laudable reason, obviously, but we can not help but see there also a way for Apple to increase its profits somewhat by selling its more powerful chargers – for faster recharging – separately. And that does not please. Today it’s in China let the grumbling rise.
Apple sued in China
While many users won’t actually complain about the lack of a charger in the box, since they already have more than one charger in their home, the situation is gritty. And not only with the general public. Some organizations and even governments do not agree with this choice. In China, the Cupertino company is also the target of legal action. This was initiated by a group of Chinese students who precisely question the fact that the absence of a charger in the box can help protect the environment.
due to the absence of a charger in the iPhone box
According to these students, because Apple includes a USB-C to Lightning cable, it makes the system incompatible with other chargers on the market. The apple brand had at the time replied that it was common for smartphone manufacturers to sell their devices and chargers separately, but students say that these other manufacturers, and in particular those present in China, offer packs allowing to choose whether or not you want a charger.
That being said, China isn’t the only country in the world where Apple faces legal complaints. Last month, Brazilian regulators announced their intention to conduct a major investigation into Apple following the complaints. It is difficult to know if customers will get used to this lack of charger in the iPhone box or if the Cupertino company will decide to go back and reintegrate it. The future will tell.
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