Apple’s iPhone 12 comes without a charger: A smart waste-reduction move, or clever cash grab?

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Chugh, R ORCiD: 0000-0003-0061-7206; Cowling, MA ORCiD: 0000-0003-1444-1563Apple has released its new smartphone, the iPhone 12, without an accompanying charger or earbuds. Users have harshly criticised the company for this move and will have to purchase these accessories separately, if needed. While some see it as cost-cutting, or a way for Apple to profit further by forcing customers to buy the products separately, the technology giant said the goal was to reduce its carbon footprint