Understanding the Trend of Excluding Chargers

Why did Apple decide to stop including power bricks with the iPhone 12?

• To improve the quality of their chargers

• To increase their profit margins

• To encourage the use of wireless charging

• To reduce the cost of the iPhone

What is one reason manufacturers might exclude chargers from new devices?

• To make devices more compact

• To encourage faster charging

• To reduce electronic waste

• To promote the sale of third-party chargers

What is a potential environmental benefit of not including chargers with new devices?

• Encouraging the use of solar chargers

• Increasing the lifespan of existing chargers

• Reducing the number of chargers produced

• Promoting the recycling of old devices

What is a challenge associated with sealed rechargeable batteries in devices?

• They are more expensive to produce

• They are difficult to replace

• They are incompatible with fast chargers

• They charge slower than removable batteries

Why might companies sell fast-charging adapters separately?

• To promote the use of wireless charging

• To increase their overall revenue

• To reduce the initial cost of the device

• To ensure compatibility with all devices