This year, Apple took a bold step to remove charging bricks from the iPhone 12 Series which was met with mixed opinions by customers. 

However, it seems like Apple may consider taking this step further by removing the charging cable from the box as well. 

Apple removed the charging brick from the iPhone 12 Series as a move to reduce its carbon footprint while others suspect it was also to reduce cost. 

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However, Apple removing the charging cable altogether might be the next step in this direction. 

This information is not based on a leak or a rumour bur rather a survey Apple sent its existing customers. The survey asked customers about two things specifically, — the included charging cable and biometric security. 

As per a report by 9to5Mac, Apple has sent these surveys to iPhone 12 customers asking them about which items i.e. USB-C to Lightning cable, Apple Stickers and the Sim eject tool that are included in the packaging were used. 

The survey does not indicate whether Apple might remove any of these times, however, asking about behavioural usage of the aforementioned items could be indicative that Apple is considering removing the cable. 

It is worthy to point out that prior to removing the charging brick from the iPhone 12, Apple asked existing customers via a survey about how they used their chargers included in the retail package. 

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Apple since then has removed the charging brick to reduce e-waste and it could be possible Apple might eventually remove the charging cable as well. 

This doesn’t seem too far-fetched any longer since Apple is rumoured to be working on a portless iPhone for 2021.  

Apart from the accessories that come in the retail box, Apple also asked customers about the security aspect of FaceID and about their experience. 

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, protective masks have been making it difficult for customers to unlock their phones as FaceID does not recognise a user’s facial features with it. 

Some rumours have pointed towards an in-display fingerprint sensor on the next generation of iPhones or a fingerprint scanner on the lock-screen button similar to the iPad Air. 

Source: 9to5Mac

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