At the same time, those who still own an iPhone with Lightning may not have a USB-C cable around. In 2022, Apple also stopped shipping a USB-C cable included in the Apple TV box to recharge the ...

Then in 2022, Apple stopped shipping the USB-C cable in the Apple TV box, which was used to charge the Siri Remote. Slowly but steadily, Apple is reducing the content of its product boxes.

In terms of pricing, The all of the 1.5-meter and 20-centimeter cables are $18.99 for a single cable. The 1.5-meter USBC-C to USB-C and USB-A to USB-C are available in two-packs for $34.99.

In 2020, they removed the power adapter from iPhone 12 boxes, citing environmental benefits. Similarly, 2022 saw the Apple TV box lose its USB-C cable for the Siri Remote.

Affordability alone makes these charging cables a smart pickup for any Apple or Android user. They sell for $19, and the black USB-C to USB-C version (20 cm) can be had for $17.69 on Amazon.

Now, it has boldly removed yet another thing cluttering its boxes: the charging cable. The newly announced AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (what a name!) do not have even a ...

While the 8-inch cable is pretty much in line with Apple's 60W $20 USB-C charging cord, the tech giant hasn't sold a USB-A-to-USB-C cable until now (the Mophie option the tech giant offers costs $20).