Apple Removes USB C Cable from AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds Box

iPhone manufacturer Apple removed the power adapter from the iPhone box a few years ago. Now it is taking a new step to reduce packaging in the box of AirPods 4. The recently introduced AirPods 4 wireless earbuds are available in both standard and noise cancellation variants, which will not come with USB Type C charging cables in the box.

This information is confirmed on Apple’s official AirPods comparison webpage, which lists a USB-C charging cable for the AirPods 4 model to be sold separately. Apple has recently started providing USB Type C port in all its devices and now it is removing the supporting cable. Usually some users may already have one or more USB-C cables.

But what about those upgrading from older devices or new users starting in the Apple ecosystem. This means they will have to make an additional purchase to charge and use the AirPods. Now Apple may take the step of not providing a cable with the iPhone as well. Apple’s argument behind this may be that they are being environmentally conscious by reducing packaging waste.

Apple AirPods 4 Specifications

The Apple AirPods 4 have a design similar to the previous model with a semi-in-ear stem and silicone tips. The AirPods 4 have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in addition to a transparency mode. They work on Apple’s H2 chip and have a new acoustic architecture. The AirPods 4 also offers personalized spatial audio, adaptive audio and conversational awareness. Apple’s new TWS earphones also come with machine learning. The AirPods also offer voice isolation and force sensors. The company has introduced a new USB Type-C charging case that gives a total playtime of 30 hours. The AirPods 4 (without ANC) is priced at Rs 12,900 in India, while the AirPods 4 with ANC is priced at Rs 17,900.