Other All These People Said They Had Adapters Already...

[blairh]

Read countless posts on here and Reddit from people defending Apple's potential move of not including the power adapter with the 2020 iPhones because they had plenty of them lying around at home already. And yet not a word from anyone now that we know the new iPhones will ship with a USB-C Lightning cable that is incompatible with all previously included iPhone power adapters (except iPhone 11 Pro and Max).

 

[QueenTyrone]

Most people don’t remove the cable from the box immediately from what I’ve seen. So most people willl see they get an extra cord and keep it in the box and go to their old charger.

 

[rawCpoppa]

Read countless posts on here and Reddit from people defending Apple's potential move of not including the power adapter with the 2020 iPhones because they had plenty of them lying around at home already. And yet not a word from anyone now that we know the new iPhones will ship with a USB-C Lightning cable that is incompatible with all previously included iPhone power adapters.

People just like to defend Apple.

 

[DoofenshmirtzEI]

I rarely ever plug mine in anymore since getting wireless charging. The cable and adapter are non-issues in my book.

 

[Closingracer]

Read countless posts on here and Reddit from people defending Apple's potential move of not including the power adapter with the 2020 iPhones because they had plenty of them lying around at home already. And yet not a word from anyone now that we know the new iPhones will ship with a USB-C Lightning cable that is incompatible with all previously included iPhone power adapters.

All? So it’s not compatible with last years included one in the iPhone 11 Pro and max? You did say “All”

 

[deadstockmarket]

I only own one USB-C charger brick that I actually paid for for faster charging. Would have been nice to have one included at least for travel.

 

[blairh]

All? So it’s not compatible with last years included one in the iPhone 11 Pro and max? You did say “All”

My mistake. Fixed.

 

[Closingracer]

People just like to defend Apple.

The only people this shorts is people who have NEVER owned an iPhone and to my knowledge Samsung devices since I believe their phone still comes with a USB type A power brick. Otherwise you probably either have a brick with a compatible cable or a brick already

 

[rKunda]

I just can’t believe the complaining about it. You’re buying a 500-1000 phone. If you have a charger, cool. If not, buy one.

 

[rawCpoppa]

That said OP I see them pushing wireless charging as the future and this being the start. They just did not have a better way to say it.

 

[Closingracer]

That said OP I see them pushing wireless charging as the future and this being the start. They just did not have a better way to say it.

I would think the profit margins on a wireless charger is higher thus it will make them more money

 

[rawCpoppa]

The only people this shorts is people who have NEVER owned an iPhone and to my knowledge Samsung devices since I believe their phone still comes with a USB type A power brick. Otherwise you probably either have a brick with a compatible cable or a brick already

Why include the cable at all with this logic?

 

[menist]

Read countless posts on here and Reddit from people defending Apple's potential move of not including the power adapter with the 2020 iPhones because they had plenty of them lying around at home already. And yet not a word from anyone now that we know the new iPhones will ship with a USB-C Lightning cable that is incompatible with all previously included iPhone power adapters (except iPhone 11 Pro and Max).

Apple only provided the fast charger for one year, only ppl who have those are the ppl who purchase the iPhone 11 Pro. Older iPhone users have to purchase the new brick or use their old 5w brick and cable.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

I only use wireless charging unless I travel in which case I have numerous 12w iPad or usb-c power bricks I can use...

 

[Closingracer]

Why include the cable at all with this logic?

If you can’t comprehend I just stated the latter which would be Android users which would have a brick with a USB type C plug thus the cable would suffice for them. Unless you’re a Samsung user which as far as I know still uses type a. My last Android phone was a Note 8 for my reference.

 

[cousintim]

One could assume that "all these people" with power adapters also have a compatible Lightning cable for them.

 

[bradbomb]

I get that it ships with a USB-C to lightning cable, but that doesn't mean all the lightning to USB-A cables and chargers I have won't work. Also, think about all the people who have MacBooks or MacBook Pros, they have USB-C on their computers and USB-C power bricks that can be used with that USB-C cable included.

EDIT: As you can see from my signature, I do not own any USB-C devices previously. I still think this was the right move. I have SO many USB A bricks and so many lightning cables AND Qi chargers. I have so many different ways to charge the iPhone 12 Pro I'll be getting so I won't be missing the fact that no charger is included.

 

[rawCpoppa]

One could assume that "all these people" with power adapters also have a compatible Lightning cable for them.

Which is why I don’t get the lightening cable in the box.

 

[Closingracer]

One could assume that "all these people" with power adapters also have a compatible Lightning cable for them.

Not type C to lightning. At this point Apple is literally waiting to go fully wireless. The years of rumors of type c can be put to rest.

 

[JPack]

If you bought iPhone 11, the best selling smartphone in 1H'20, your USB-A power adapter isn't compatible.

If you're a typical smartphone buyer, your replacement cycle is about 30-40 months. You probably don't have a compatible adapter.

 

[cannono]

What devices in the world do not use USB C now besides iPhone? iPad and Mac switched, PC has largely switched too. Surely people who through out their old charger that they could have used instead, could find a way to charge if they want cables and not a dedicated wireless option.

 

[Closingracer]

If you bought iPhone 11, the best selling smartphone in the first half of 2020, your USB-A charger isn't compatible.

If you're a typical smartphone buyer, your replacement cycle is about 30-40 months. You probably don't have a compatible charger.

So you can’t charge your phone with the included brick and cable from your XS or X?

 

[CharlesShaw]

Interesting that AirPods Pro come with a Lightning to USB-C Cable.

 

[cannono]

If you bought iPhone 11, the best selling smartphone in 1H'20, your USB-A charger isn't compatible.

If you're a typical smartphone buyer, your replacement cycle is about 30-40 months. You probably don't have a compatible charger.

The iPhone 11 charger can charge iPhone 12 models perfectly fine... there's no new standard stopping people from charging new phones...

 

[JPack]

So you can’t charge your phone with the included brick and cable from your XS or X?

If I hand the Xs or X down to another family member, I include the brick and cable. If I sell it, the buyers asks for it.