With all due respect, a charger is something NEEDED to use the device. The others you mention are optional.
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Brazil Fines Apple $19 Million for Continuing to Sell iPhones Without Charger
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Yes, any standard charger. Not an Apple charger. Not even a charger - a standard usb-a port on any device.
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iPhone is literally a paperweight if you can‘t charge it. And Apple’s argument of „most people have a charger“ is highly disingenuous given the timing of omitting the charger right after dropping their USB-A to Lightning cables for USB-C ones. Contrary to USB-A power outlets, few people have USB-C chargers.
That said, in my opinion a prominent warning on the product packaging should suffice:
„USB-C charging cable included - wall plug power adapter not included, available as a separate purchase“.
Though as it is, Apple don’t even tell customers transparently.
You also need a mobile phone network. And maybe the internet. I think Apple should include both with each phone ;-)
The iPhone X released at $1000 in the U.S. The 14 Pro was also $1000. Inflation in the U.S. is up about 21% in that time. This means there was an effective price cut of 21% over the past 5 years for the flagship phone.
The Pro Max is $1100. That’s still less than the inflation adjusted X price of $1210.
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Or, they can just give an option to include a charger at no added cost.
If it is truly for environmental reasons, and not padding the margin, then why should they pay extra?
You realise you just supported Apples eco excuse don’t you?
Question. Do electric cars come with the entire power system (cable and connection to the grid) or do you pay for that extra?
People just hate this because it’s Apple. They ignore the real world. Must be a lonely and disheartening place living like that.
No reason Apple should give away chargers in Brazil. The ruling is they must provide one, not that it should be free.
Apple laughs at $19 million dollars. But I can see how it could help Brazil. You could buy, what, half the country for that much?
Apple's argument that "most people have a charger" is spot on. Everything said above is not relevant.
When you buy electronics, say a flat screen, does the box say TV does not come with an OLED panel. Or are the relevant attributes of the product listed. Yes, in some cases, "batteries not included" is on the box...but most consumer oriented products list what is inside, not what is NOT inside.
The box says "iPhone and USB-C to Lighting Cable included. Power adapter and headphones sold separately".
It does come with the means to power it up, the cable is still included in the box.
My suggestion doesn't necessarily need to be just for Brazil.
Apple claims that the only reason for not including the charger is for environmental concerns.
If this was the case, Apple could just give an option of adding a free charger to people that want one.
If Apple did this from the start, then this ruling in Brazil may never of happened.
My iPhone with only the cable connected doesn't charge... I wonder if Apple will cover that under warranty.
It may sound silly but look at it like this: the IPhone is the cheapest in the United States compared to average annual income. The average income coupled with the price of the IPhone in countries like Brazil and India for example make it so expensive. It takes a large portion of the average person's income to purchase an IPhone. I'm not saying that Apple should be forced to include chargers because of this but I think this is something to consider. I know the argument "If you can't afford it, don't buy it" will come up and I agree.
Mcdonald also frauds European tax law , does this make your comparison still legit ?
I agree Apple could provide two SKUS. One more expensive with the charger and one at the current without the charger. That's certainly a possibility, but then Apple is back to manufacturing chargers, less green, less carbon neutral etc.
Apple would not, imo, ever provide a charger for "free".
A charger is required but so are batteries for many products that don't include them. This has been true for ages.
Just because batteries or a charger are REQUIRED to use a device doesn't mean they have to be included. It's pretty easy and inexpensive to buy a charger for an iPhone if someone needs one.
With the exception of the SE which increased $30 over 2016 and 2020 prices, iPhone U.S. prices have been the same or less since at least 2020 despite recent high inflation. Perhaps if Apple was still including a charger, prices would've been higher e.g., the price of the 128GB iPhone 14 could've been $849 instead of $829.
Good for Brazil. Apple should be compelled to provide free chargers upon request.
If this is about the environment for Apple, offering a free charger would not be a good solution. Most customers would probably choose "include a charger" even if they didn't need one which would defeat the purpose of excluding chargers for environmental reasons.