Apple's new iPhone 12 won't come with a charger, but a new Lightning cable is on the way for users. Here's the news
Now it seems certain that in the box of the iPhone 12 there will be no charger, nor EarPods earphones, but those who buy it could find there at least a new Lightning USB cable type C. This is the latest rumor, born from the leaked photos in which you can see the braided fabric cable in the box of the smartphone from Apple.
So if on the one hand there will be some sacrifices to be made, on the other hand Apple inserts a USB cable type C definitely improved, with braided fabric than the current Lightning cable that comes with Apple devices. The choice of braided fabric offers a more durable cable than the current rubber ones, and after all, this type of cable already came with the Mac Pro.
iPhone 12, the features of the braided USB-C cable
Fabric cables offer better performance than rubber ones. Notably, the braided cable that Apple would like to include in the box of its upcoming iPhone 12 also includes 8 silver contacts with rhodium-plated ruthenium, which provides better corrosion resistance and extends its lifespan. The length should be about 1.05 meters and slightly thicker than those seen by Apple, as well as ensuring a faster charging speed.
iPhone 12, cable instead of charger
No EarPods, fallen into disuse since the arrival of wireless headphones AirPods, and no charger, a choice dictated by respect for the environment, in order to produce less electronic waste by reusing the previous still in good condition. If Apple could do something to optimize the contents of the iPhone 12's packaging, the idea of including a USB-C braided cable is definitely the best.
It's no secret that Apple's rubber cables were considered by users as prone to easy breakage, so the new cable would allow the Cupertino company to meet the needs of its buyers by including a useful and certainly much appreciated accessory in the iPhone 12's box.
; This way, loyal iPhone customers will only replace the cable in the charger, while new users will have to get it separately.