In the iPad Mini 7 Box: No Charger in Europe, New Braided USB-C Cable

[MacRumors]

The new iPad mini 7 does not come with a charger in the box in European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and others. This change is likely in response to EU regulations regarding electronic waste that will be enforced starting in 2026, but even some European countries that are not part of the EU are impacted.

The latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, introduced earlier this year, also do not come with a charger in the box in Europe.

The lack of a charger in the box with iPads only applies to Europe for the time being. Apple includes a 20W USB-C charger with the iPad mini 7 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil, and other countries around the world.

It is likely that the iPad mini 7 does not include Apple stickers in the box either, as part of Apple's goal of removing plastic from its packaging by next year. This is a trend we've seen all year long, with the Vision Pro, the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, and the iPhone 16 series also lacking Apple stickers inside the box. Customers can still ask for Apple stickers if they are purchasing these devices in person at an Apple retail store.

There is one tiny bit of good news: the USB-C charging cable included with the iPad mini is now braided for added durability.

Apple began accepting iPad mini 7 orders today, and the device launches on October 23.

Article Link: In the iPad Mini 7 Box: No Charger in Europe, New Braided USB-C Cable

 

[chrono1081]

I was disappointed in the upgrades but still excited to have a mini again. I really missed my 6 after selling it.

 

[Gengar]

Reasonable, but I’m glad it’s still included with the US models.

 

[tonie walker]

...was looking forward for the update, seems a lazy one even the wallpaper is recycled. Will wait for the review for the jellies

 

[jbc25]

I don't know if I'm the only one with this problem but my cat absolutely loves chewing up those new braided cables. Never had that issue with the old cables.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

I’m quickly running out of popcorn

 

[F23]

2024: The year of disappointment for Apple updates.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

I don't know if I'm the only one with this problem but my cat absolutely loves chewing up those new braided cables. Never had that issue with the old cables.

Check your cats label: made by Samsung or one of the Chinese companies by any chance?

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Mine's ordered - apparently coming with a 20w adapter in the box, which will clutter my junk drawer some more.

 

[ifxf]

I have 8 USB C chargers around the house and that doesn’t count the old 5 watt chargers, don’t need another one.

 

[tonywalker23]

I have six kids and a wife. Between us we have 3 phones, 5 watches, 4 ipads… and none of us can ever find a charging brick.

 

[Stromos]

I don’t get why it would be so hard to not include it but since it’s on your Apple ID you could go to the Apple Store and get one free if you want it.

 

[turbineseaplane]

It feels weird to me that they include a cable, but not a charger
Isn’t the implication that if you have a charger, you certainly obviously already have a cable or two or 10?

 

[AND411]

Reasonable, but I’m glad it’s still included with the US models.

I purchased 2 Ikea Sjöss 45 watts dual pd charger, they are better than all Apple chargers. I really don‘t need another one.

 

[snipr125]

For those outside the US, just get yourselves a Anker / U Green 65W GaN 3 port charger and your good to go for all your Apple devices going forward. Use your old 5 W / 12 W Apple charger for slow charging when you need to, and just think about all the e-waste you have potentially saved.

 

[turbineseaplane]

2024: The year of disappointment for Apple updates.

2025: (hold my beer)

 

[Salt City Ute]

I have too many chargers. Just give me a 2 meter cable.

 

[FunkyTang]

Ooooo, new braided usb-C cable from Apple.

 

[FaustsHausUK]

Bookmark this for when the inevitable whining about Apple not including it because they're greedy kicks off.

 

[xmlninja]

I have six kids and a wife. Between us we have 3 phones, 5 watches, 4 ipads… and none of us can ever find a charging brick.

If you had 6 wifes and a kid you would always have a wife around to tell you where you put it

 

[JPack]

It feels weird to me that they include a cable, but not a charger
Isn’t the implication that if you have a charger, you certainly obviously already have a cable or two or 10?

AirPods 4 owners probably feel even weirder, since even the cable is no longer included now.

 

[JDHiro]

It feels weird to me that they include a cable, but not a charger
Isn’t the implication that if you have a charger, you certainly obviously already have a cable or two or 10?

When I traveled to Europe (London, Paris) over the summer, I found that USB-C outlets had become practically ubiquitous everywhere I went. Every hotel had multiple USB-C outlets in the room. Several cafe's had them. I didn't need to use a power adapter once.

Given this, it makes sense to me why the chargers are not (or less) needed in the EU now compared to the US.

 

[BigKahunaBurguer]

It's nothing new. It's already happening now.

 

[BigKahunaBurguer]

I have too many chargers. Just give me a 2 meter cable.

THIS XDD

 

[j26]

Good.

Now pass on the savings in chargers, packaging and shipping.