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[-] hoodlem@hoodlem.me 9 points 1 year ago

the switch to USB-C means the new devices cannot be charged with existing Lightning chargers that they may already own.

Ok, makes sense. Although it was dumb of me I wondered if the phone would come with both ports.

Apple staff will be trained to caution that while a USB-C to USB-C cable is included in the box, a USB-C charger is not

Ugh really? Come on Apple, you’re switching to a new port. Just put the charger in with this one generation at least.

[-] SaintWacko@midwest.social 12 points 1 year ago

iPhones have been including USB-C to Lightning cables for a few generations now, though, so most people already have the blocks

[-] TheBronko@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Even if this is true, most people who sell their old Phone include the charging brick. Also there is a Video on Youtube that describes the problem with not including a charging brick, and the conclusion is that it created more waste and CO2 then it would if they include one with the device.

Also for most Android phones you will need a new one because you will want to use the New fast charging that comes with your new device. I don't know if Apple Providers something similar.

iPhones have supported some form of fast charging since at least the iPhone 6. The included charger was usually 5W and I think they can currently take 20W fast charging

[-] dudewitbow@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

As a person who works ewaste, which includes apple devices, youd be suprised on how little people return the chargers for their devices

[-] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

They’re only switching to a new port on the iPhone. They e been using usb-c on the brick for years.

[-] fer0n@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Also, the charger wasn’t included in last years iPhones already. So that part isn’t new.

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