AirPods Pro 3 come without a USB-C Cable: Here’s what it means for buyers
Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 ship without a charging cable, requiring users to use an existing USB-C cable, buy one separately, or charge wirelessly. Apple says the move reduces electronic waste, but some customers may find it inconvenient.
The new AirPods Pro 3 by Apple comes with improved features, yet customers might find out what is missing in the packaging. The official specs page of Apple is stating that the company is no longer attaching a USB-C charging cable to the earbuds. Customers will have to use an existing cable, buy one independently or use wireless charging, reported by MacRumors.
Although this action is consistent with Apple's wider environmentally friendly policy, it can be annoying to users, who would like to keep an additional cable. The move is a continuation of the previous measures by Apple to eliminate wall adapters and EarPods out of iPhone cases, and one might wonder whether the iPhone might be the next device to lose its supplied cable.
Why Apple made the change
Apple indicates the change as a way of curbing electronic waste. A large number of households already have USB-C cables, so the company claims that not including an additional one reduces unneeded output.
The change can be inconveniencing to those users who are accustomed to the bundled accessories. Individuals who do not possess spare USB-C cables will need to pay an additional amount, and that will not make the AirPods Pro 3 purchase a complete experience.
The recent action by Apple can be an indication of what is to be expected in the future. When the iPhone line behaves in the same way, we may soon see the standard charging cable disappear in those boxes also.