It’s not all good news for those who want to buy AirPods 4!
Apple users are not used to the absence of accessories in the box of the company’s new products. From the launch of the iPhone 12, to the AirPods 4, presented yesterday, history repeats itself. This time, The fourth generation of AirPods will be sold without a USB-C cable in the box. Apple’s reasoning is the same, and there is no chance of this changing.
The company justifies this measure by claiming its commitment to sustainability, just as it did when it eliminated the power adapter from iPhones. The idea is that many users already have USB-C cables at home, thanks to the widespread adoption of this standard in other devices.
AirPods 4 have a reason for not shining
But many users, even in court, continue to respond to Apple’s reasons.
While it’s true that many users may have a USB-C cable on hand, others, especially those still using an iPhone with a Lightning connector, might be forced to purchase an additional one. This It represents an extra expense for consumers and could generate a greater amount of electronic waste.
Apple’s decision to remove the USB-C cable from the AirPods 4 is a clear example of the company’s strategy to reduce costs and promote sustainability for a carbon-free future. However, this measure also reveals a certain disconnect with the needs of consumers, who may feel disadvantaged by this decision.
During yesterday’s event which also featured the unveiling of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple dedicated a significant portion to the AirPods line and significant improvementssuch as a new design, improved sound and active noise cancellation. However, made no explicit mention of this feature.
When checking out the official AirPods comparison website, you can see a note stating that the USB-C charging cable for the AirPods 4 is sold separately. This means that, unlike other AirPods models such as the AirPods Max, the new AirPods 4 do not include this accessory in their packaging.
With this new version, Apple has updated the AirPods 4 charging case with a USB-C port, just as the company did with the AirPods Pro 2 last year. Older AirPods cases have a Lightning port for charging.
Apple introduced its AirPods 4 with two quite striking price options. In the case of the AirPods 4 base, the cheapest version, they are available for 149 euros. For its part, AirPods 4 with noise cancellation are priced at 199 euros. These are very reasonable prices, which are lower than the AirPods Pro 2, which currently cost around 250 euros on some trading platforms. But in addition to all this, the price of the cable must be included.
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Source: ipadizate.com
