Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the tech company is looking at “cheaper and less complex battery technology” to offset the cost of pricey 5G components.
Kuo told investors that “Apple is reducing the number of layers in the battery board and placing cell components in a smaller area” – something that The Verge believes will result in a “battery board that’s 40 to 50 percent cheaper than the iPhone 11’s equivalent part”.
Apple Might Ditch the Charger and EarPods When Shipping 5G iPhones
Apple may no longer include a power adapter and EarPods with new iPhones claims Kuo.
Starting with 2020’s iPhone range, Kuo believes that Apple will ditch the accessories in an attempt to offset the cost increases that come with upgrading the iPhone range to 5G – noting that the company wants to sell the iPhone 12 at a similar price to the iPhone 11.
According to 9to5mac, removing these in-box accessories will not only allow Apple to sell the device for less but it could also reduce the size of the iPhone packaging considerably, helping lower Apple’s freight costs and ultimately be better for the environment.
It’s not yet clear if Apple plans to include the lightning cable – however, the exclusion of the power adapter and EarPods is expected to increase the sale of Apple AirPods as well as other accessories. Much to the dismay of iOS fans who have complained about the pricing of Apple add-ons.
