Apple defends that the iPhone 12 line's smaller box without the essential accessories such as the Ear Pods and Power Adaptor is a move to save the planet and reduce the company's annual carbon emissions. Twitter fans and Apple critics have mixed reactions, with some saying that this is "outrageous."
The most valuable multinational technology company in the world, Apple, is stripping off several of the inclusions and iconic package of the newly released iPhone 12 in the Hi, Speed Virtual Launch last Tuesday morning. The latest iPhone in the market says good-bye to essential accessories, the first in Apple history.
iPhone 12 Variants and Prices
However, that being said, the same price for the newly released iPhone 12 and its variants, the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, are still seeing almost the same price tag as the previous release of the iPhone 11. This information received mixed reviews from users on Twitter, with some supporting Apple's endeavors.
- iPhone 12 Mini - Starting at $699 for 64gb
- iPhone 12 - Starting at $799 for 64gb
- iPhone 12 Pro - Starting at $999 for 64gb
- iPhone 12 Pro Max - Starting at $1,099 for 64gb
Apple's starting prices for the iPhone 12 sees a similar price to the iPhone 11's release, with the base smartphone starting at $699 for the 64gb variant. The difference between the two releases is the inclusion of the essential accessories in the iPhone package.
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Apple's iPhone 12: No Accessories to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Social Media influencer Safwan AhmedMia (@SuperSaf) recently created a thread that asked users for their opinions regarding Apple's decision to remove the accessories in the package for all of the iPhone 12's line. AhmedMia indicated that Apple did this in order to reduce its carbon emissions annually, as told by the company in the release.
The new iPhone 12’s come in a smaller box with no charger or earphones included. This will reduce 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually. Thoughts? #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/Yil1SjjJXl — Safwan AhmedMia (@SuperSaf) October 13, 2020
Twitter users were enraged and riled up as the influencer creates the thread asking for thoughts. Users argue that this is only a way for the company to ask more money from people, having all the additional accessories sold separately.
More boxes fit in the same space, so less ships/cars needed to transport the same number of phones. — Slightly Crispy Bread (@CrispySlightly) October 13, 2020
Thinking about the impact on the environment is not bullshit. I put money into the brand specially if they care about the impact they have. — Brandon (@Cedric182) October 13, 2020
While some present their rage and dismay over Apple's decision, a couple of Twitter users defend the Cupertino giant and notices its endeavor to help save the planet.
How Much Can Apple Reduce?
Notably, Apple claims that it can reduce 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions by shrinking the box alone and removing the essential accessories. Not only that, fewer trucks and transport will be needed to ship the same volume of iPhone 12 to various locations globally.
Famous tech reviewer and "teardown expert" JerryRigEverything (@ZacksJeryRig) agrees with the new path Apple takes for the iPhone 12.
Totally cool with me. — JerryRigEverything (@ZacksJerryRig) October 13, 2020
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Written by Isaiah Alonzo
