Apple Cuts Entry-Level iPad Price in Europe, Removes Charger From Box

[MacRumors]

Yesterday we noted that the new iPad mini 7 does not come with a charger in the box when sold in European countries, and it turns out that the same now also applies to entry-level iPads sold by Apple across the continent.

Since its release in 2022, Apple's most affordable iPad has come with a USB-C charger in Europe, but the debut of the new iPad mini on Tuesday would have left it as the only remaining device in the lineup to do so. The latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, introduced earlier this year, do not include a charger in the box when purchased in Europe. All of these devices only include a USB-C cable.

The change brings parity to Apple's iPad lineup, and is likely in response to forthcoming EU regulations regarding electronic waste, though Apple has also removed the charger from iPad and iPad mini boxes in the United Kingdom, which is not in the EU. However, the British government has just launched a consultation to explore the possibility of mandating USB-C as the standard charging port for electronic devices, and it's hard to imagine it won't largely reflect EU legislation.

In tandem with the change, Apple also quietly reduced the price of the iPad in many European countries to €409, shaving €30 off its original €439 price. Meanwhile in the United Kingdom, Apple's cheapest iPad got a £20 cut and now starts at £329, down from £349. The price of the entry-level iPad remains unchanged in the United States, but customers there still get a 20W USB-C charger as part of the package.

Article Link: Apple Cuts Entry-Level iPad Price in Europe, Removes Charger From Box

 

[modlife]

449 - 30 = 419 ?

 

[Guenter]

In Germany it is now 399Euro.

 

[dz5b609]

Probably means no new entry-level iPad this year.

 

[boak]

Price cut is due to exchange rate changes, instead of the removal of the charger. Other non-European countries also received a price cut. The title is misleading.

This also means no new iPad until at least next Spring.

 

[StoneJack]

good move and EU will be pleased as well, those pesky europeans

 

[PsykX]

Which means it won’t be updated ? Real bummer.

 

[one more]

Makes sense, as Apple’s USB-C 20W charger, which was previously included with new iPads, costs 25€ (or its equivalent) in Europe. Now none of the iPads sold in France have a charger in the box.

 

[boak]

Makes sense, as Apple’s USB-C 20W charger, which was previously included with new iPads, costs 25€ (or its equivalent) in Europe.

Other non-European countries also received a price cut. This is just Apple updating pricing after 2 years to reflect current exchange rates.

 

[contacos]

The iPad line up is so confusing. I literally thought the entry level iPad still had TouchID

 

[boak]

The iPad line up is so confusing. I literally thought the entry level iPad still had TouchID

It does. Just no Home button.

 

[one more]

Other non-European countries also received a price cut. This is just Apple updating pricing after 2 years to reflect current exchange rates.

What about the chargers, do they still ship with them?

 

[boak]

This iPad will probably be updated next Fall with A18. iPad mini will be updated with A19 (Pro) with a slight redesign. iPad Pro will get M5.

 

[boak]

What about the chargers, do they still ship with them?

Yes

 

[Moukee]

399€ in Germany.

 

[Expos of 1969]

429 € in Finland

 

[3304614]

This iPad will probably be updated next Fall with A18. iPad mini will be updated with A19 (Pro) with a slight redesign. iPad Pro will get M5.

The iPad Mini will definitely not get updated again anytime soon. Now that Apple had just updated it, they’ll forget about it for a long while (as they do with anything that has “Mini” in the name).

 

[cicalinarrot]

Cutting the price and making me chose if I need another charger (or want two good-quality third-party ones for the same money) was the right thing.
Too bad they didn't cut the price when they did that with phones, which made them look like cheap ******s.

 

[Howard2k]

The iPad line up is so confusing. I literally thought the entry level iPad still had TouchID

How is it confusing? You can go to Apple’s website and do a compare:

 

[ThatsMeRight]

Basically confirms no new base iPad is coming anytime soon. Why else would they go through all this trouble?

 

[contacos]

How is it confusing? You can go to Apple’s website and do a compare:

Dunno, just thought the entry iPad still had this big bezel and the TouchId button. Glad to hear that isn’t actually the case anymore

 

[boak]

The iPad Mini will definitely not get updated again anytime soon. Now that Apple had just updated it, they’ll forget about it for a long while (as they do with anything that has “Mini” in the name).

This iPad mini seems like a stop-gap model tbh. Very minimal update.

I'm sure Apple wants the base iPad to be AI-compatible soon but it definitely cannot have a better chip than the mini.

 

[boak]

Dunno, just thought the entry iPad still had this big bezel and the TouchId button. Glad to hear that isn’t actually the case anymore

iPad 9 was removed from the lineup in May this year, with iPad 10 receiving a $100 price cut.

 

[iMatt.]

Basically confirms no new base iPad is coming anytime soon. Why else would they go through all this trouble?

Well the current iPad doesn't support Apple Intelligence.

 

[contacos]

iPad 9 was removed from the lineup in May this year, with iPad 10 receiving a $100 price cut.

Aaah that must be what I remember