Rumors have recently surfaced suggesting that Apple will not include a charger with the iPhone 12. This controversial move now seems even more realistic, as Apple is currently conducting a survey about the use of an old charger.
Apple conducts a survey on (re) use of old charger
Several people are currently receiving a survey from Apple about using their old charger, it reports 9to5Mac. The questionnaire is sent to customers who already had an iPhone and recently purchased a new one.
With the survey, Apple tries to analyze exactly what people do with an old charger after they have received a new one with their replacement iPhone. In a screenshot of a survey participant, we see the question, “What have you done with the USB Power Adapter of your iPhone 7 Plus that you replaced?”
The choice answers are:
- Given away to a family member or friend
- Recycled
- Lost
- No longer works or does not work properly
- Still use it at home
- Still use it outdoors (e.g. work, school, elsewhere)
Probably not a new Apple charger with the iPhone 12
Most likely, the smartphone maker is conducting this survey to see whether users really need a new charger with a new iPhone. Lately there have been several rumors that say that Apple does not supply a charger with the iPhone 12.
According to the well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple would do this to reduce the cost of the iPhone 12. Kuo also predicted that the iPhone 12 will also appear without accompanying EarPods. With this, Apple may want to stimulate the purchase of its more expensive AirPods.
The survey is a clear signal that Apple is indeed considering whether to include chargers with new iPhones. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether iPhone 12 customers will need to purchase an additional charger soon. We won’t know for sure until we’ve seen the box, which will probably happen in September.
Are you curious about the opportunities? In the article below, we discuss the pros and cons of staying away from a charger with the iPhone 12.
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