In an environmentally conscientious move, Apple has decided to not include Earpods and charger with the new iPhone 12. And since the company is on a mission to reduce carbon emissions, it’s hardly surprising to note that the entire 2020 lineup now ships without accessories.
The company also defended its decision by saying most customers have switched to wireless accessories anyway. Omitting them would also enable Apple to reduce the size of the retail box.
EarPods with Lightning connector have been marked down by $10, and now cost $19. The old 18-watt charger which retailed for $29 has been discontinued, and the new 20W adapter will set you back $19.
This means you will have to spend an additional $38 to get accessories that were previously shipped for free. Although Apple says this step was taken to save the environment, it will likely face backlash for nickel-and-diming customers.
