Apple Removes USB C Cable from AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds Box

iPhone manufacturer brand Apple removed the power adapter from the iPhone box a few years ago. Now Apple is taking a new step to reduce the 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 has been confirmed on Apple’s official AirPods comparison webpage, which lists a USB-C charge cable for the AirPods 4 models 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. Generally, some users may already have one or more USB-C cables.

But what about those upgrading from an older device 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 can take the step of not providing cable with iPhone also. Apple’s reasoning behind this could be that they are being environmentally conscious by reducing packaging waste.

Apple AirPods 4 Specifications

The Apple AirPods 4 have the same design as 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. AirPods 4 also offer Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive Audio, and Conversational Awareness. Apple’s new TWS earphones also come with machine learning. AirPods also offer voice isolation and force sensors. The company has introduced a new USB Type-C charging case that gives a total of 30 hours of playtime. AirPods 4 (without ANC) are priced at Rs 12,900 in India, while AirPods 4 with ANC are priced at Rs 17,900.