Apple introduced the iPhone 12 on October 13th, 2020. For the first time ever, Apple announced four new models — a model for everyone.
As it is the case with every new smartphone release, the tech enthusiasts immediately published their reactions, thoughts, disappointments, and future predictions. It is a race for content, and may the best person win.
Apple announced a controversial topic in its latest event. There is no power adapter or wired headphones in the box of the new iPhone. People are split into two groups here: The first group does not care because they have multiple power adapters lying around in their homes, while the second group is furious; they see this move as a money grab stunt by the giant tech company.
Apple announced removing the power adapter and the wired headphone as a positive thing — it is for the environment. However, not everyone is buying this argument.
In fairness, this move will save enormously on electrical waste. Everyone nowadays has at least five USB power adapter lying around — remember that any USB or USB-C power outlet can be used if you have the right cable. Also, Apple will save in production, packaging, and logistics with the new iPhones. Reports indicated that Apple could ship 70% more iPhones in one go with the new package size.
The move shocked everybody because the new iPhones, including the Pro models, still have the lightning port instead of a USB-C port. Something that people have been anticipating for a long time now. Once again, they say it will be in the 2021 iPhone model; let us wait and see. I’m here to burst the bubble for you guys. In my opinion
We will never see a USB-C iPhone now that we have MegSafe.
Please don’t get your pitchforks and torches yet. Let me explain why Apple is taking this route, even though the majority won’t agree with the tech giant’s plans.
MFi is the abbreviation of Made for iPod, Made for iPhone, and Made for iPad. Apple MFi licensing program grants hardware and software developers a license that shows that Apple has authorized accessory manufacturers to mark the MFi logo on their products.
Any company that wishes to develop an accessory for Apple’s products using the lightning port has to pay a fee for Apple to be allowed to do so. The fee is a flat $4 per lightning connector. This adds up to a significant amount if we calculate the number of third party accessories for the Apple ecosystem.
Ditching the lightning port for a USB-C will cause a significant cut in Apple’s revenue. No company in the world will willingly decide to cut its revenue without a proper reason — $4 licensing fees for every connector is a great deal. However, there is a reason now for Apple to ditch the lightning port — and it is a European reason.
