Leaker: Future iPhone Models to Come in 'Exquisite' Thinner Box

[MacRumors]

Leaker L0vetodream this morning posted a tweet corroborating recent rumors that Apple's "iPhone 12" lineup won't come with EarPods or a charger in the box, adding that this will also eventually apply to the existing second-generation iPhone SE.

L0vetodream also claims that future iPhone packaging will be "thinner" and "exquisite," which would make sense if Apple's handsets are set to come in lieu of a bulky power adapter and EarPods case. Apple is already renowned for its svelte, economical packaging, and slimming down its iPhone boxes would cut down on waste and shipping costs.

The lack of a charger and EarPods lines up with predictions made by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and analysts at Barclays last week. Apple is expected to release a separate new 20W power adapter as an optional accessory for iPhones and end production of its existing 5W and 18W power adapters later this year.

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The form factor of the new 20W power adapter is said to be similar to the 18W version, with USB-C Power Delivery for fast charging. Kuo also expects that Apple will stop including a 5W power adapter with the current second-generation iPhone SE later this year.

Barclays still expects Apple to include a Lightning to USB-C cable in the box as the only accessory included with the "iPhone 12," which is expected to come in four models: One new 5.4-inch device, two 6.1-inch models, and one 6.7-inch handset.

Rumors suggest the 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ and one 6.1-inch model will be higher-end OLED devices with triple-lens cameras, while the 5.4 and 6.1-inch models will be lower-end iPhones with dual-lens cameras and a more affordable price tag.

Article Link: Leaker: Future iPhone Models to Come in 'Exquisite' Thinner Box

 

[dapa0s]

I really hope they don't go for the words "exquisite thinner box" when they're announcing it on stage.

 

[itsmilo]

they will probably proudly announce that the iPhone will come with the "incredible new technology 5G" while keeping the same price*

*ignoring the fact that it will come without charger or earphones, saving them some extra bugs, probably even on distrubtion

As an alternative they will present some pretty charts showing how many people have already a lot of chargers at home and that Apple does it's best to be environmental, by giving customers, who still need one, the opportunity, to purchase the incredible new charger individually at only "xy dollars"

 

[tann]

I think the right way to do this properly is to offer either a discount on a charger within say x weeks of buying a new phone, or straight up offering chargers for a very low price. So it's not as big a slap as you first think.

It just hurts those moving to Apple for the first time, when they are the people you want to deliver the "wow" to!

 

[Forti]

It's hard for me to belive it.

I have and iPhone 7, so I have power brick.. but 5W. So with new iPhone I have to either buy one 18/20W from apple or one from third party company.

This. is. just. stupic. lol

 

[foobarbaz]

I'm all for avoiding extra junk. I have like three unused Lightning earpods, and nobody wants them because everybody has AirPods and they don'tt work with other devices.

But there's always someone who'll need a charger and charging extra (no pun intended) makes Apple look cheap.

The best solution would be to include a coupon to pick either a free charger or like 5$ App Store credit. Of course that doesn't sound like Apple. But it would reduce waste a lot. Plenty people have enough chargers.

 

[Tech198]

That's what i'd be thinking to: "In my dreams"

 

[youdontsay]

There will be earphone in the box, at least in France

This decision should nevertheless come up against European regulations, which specifies in its French version that “Radio terminals intended to be connected to a network open to the public for the provision of telephony service cannot be marketed without an accessory making it possible to limit the 'exposure of the head to radio emissions during communications'. In other words, it is impossible to sell the iPhone without its headphones within the European Union.

This is a transcription of an EU law as described by Consomac

 

[ofarlig]

Sounds good to me, less storage space for the box if its smaller and I have enough chargers anyway so I just let them sit in the box. Haven’t used wired headphones in many years so the pods also always just sit in the box as well (also because they are crap).

 

[Abazigal]

Would be ironic if the cost savings from removing the accessories went to cover the costs of redesigning the packaging.

 

[e1me5]

Great move. Already have 3 lighting cables, 4-5 wall plugs, bought AirpodsPro last week, and almost never use a wall plug unless I am traveling. I'm only thinking to buy a wireless charger so I can charge both the phone and Airpods at the same time.

 

[RammyXX]

I have no problem if they leave out the Ear Pods and the charger. But the price of the phone needs to be adjusted if
they leave out $29 headphones and the $19 charger.

 

[Eriamjh1138@DAN]

Apple will save more from reducing packaging and increasing the number of iPhones per pallet for shipping than from removing the charger and headphones.

I have so many GD adapters and headsets after 11 years of iPhones and iPads...

 

[mbdownunder]

I can understand the view that pretty much everyone already has a big collection of chargers, but the media will definitely take the negative view. "A $1000 phone without a charger? Absurd!"

To the author: Your usage of "in lieu of" is way off. It doesn't mean "without"; it means "in place of".

 

[Oscar_440]

“exquisite” my ass... What a despicable decision not include the charger nor earpods.
They will diminish the price of these accessories on iPhone’s final price? I doubt it.

 

[itsmilo]

Radio terminals intended to be connected to a network open to the public for the provision of telephone service cannot be marketed without an accessory making it possible to limit the 'exposure of the head to radio emissions during communications' . In other words, it is impossible to sell the iPhone without its headphones within the European Union.

 

[jdoyle]

"Exquisite" Come on!!! We are so privileged to buy a product that used to come with accessories. I presume they will be cheaper to the tune of the cost of replacing those accessories ? Im not holding my breath......

 

[markosb]

I really hope they don't go for the words "exquisite thinner box" when they're announcing it on stage.

It will be magical.

 

[Zmmyt]

i stopped using their supplied chargers and headphones years ago, but i can see why others might think this is a move in the wrong direction.

 

[goobot]

If they don’t at least include the power brick with the pro’s then they lost their minds.

 

[foobarbaz]

I have no problem if they leave out the Ear Pods and the charger. But the price of the phone needs to be adjusted if
they leave out $29 headphones and the $19 charger.

But how would you ever measure that? Maybe they put in more flash storage or a better screen. How would you know what the price would have been without leaving out the accessories?

 

[goobot]

Radio terminals intended to be connected to a network open to the public for the provision of telephone service cannot be marketed without an accessory making it possible to limit the 'exposure of the head to radio emissions during communications' . In other words, it is impossible to sell the iPhone without its headphones within the European Union.

I don’t know anything about this law, but in your quote it doesn’t say anything about it having to be included, so as long as Apple sells EarPods it seems to be something still true.

 

[mazz0]

So the prediction is if the box contains less Apple will make it thinner.

...

Yeah.

L0vetodream also claims that future iPhone packaging will be "thinner" and "exquisite," which would make sense if Apple's handsets are set to come in lieu of a bulky power adapter and EarPods case. Apple is already renowned for its svelte, economical packaging, and slimming down its ‌iPhone‌ boxes would cut down on waste and shipping costs.

"In lieu" means instead of, not without. If we're getting handsets instead of power adapters and headphones then we'll be getting two three handsets per box!

It's hard for me to belive it.

I have and iPhone 7, so I have power brick.. but 5W. So with new iPhone I have to either buy one 18/20W from apple or one from third party company.

This. is. just. stupic. lol

It's not stupid, on the contrary it's eminently sensible. If you need a plug you can buy one; if like literally billions of people, you have plenty already then you can buy a phone without one. This way you have a choice. It's the only sensible option I can see.

 

[Don1985]

I am for Apple doing this as it will have a huge environmental impact with the volume of devices they sell each year...

However, I believe they should do it in two years time, with the iPhone 13 or whatever.

The reason being that they have always included a rubbish 5w charger until the iPhone 11 Pro last year. If people pick up an 20w charger with their next iPhone (in the box, for "free") then they'd be happy to keep using it for years to come.*

I don't think many people will miss EarPods now. Most people use some variant of bluetooth earphone now.

*I've personally bought an Anker 18w when I got my iPhone XS, so this isn't so much for me.

 

[testcard]

"In my dream..." Not sure this is grounds for "corroborating" a rumour.