Samsung, which was quick to take a dig at Apple for removing chargers from the iPhone box, is now reportedly planning to do the same. Starting with the Galaxy S21, the South Korean giant is also expected to sell its flagship phones without power adapters. In preparation for that, the company is now removing social media posts that mocked Apple for selling smartphones without charging bricks.
The Verge reports that the Facebook post in which Samsung bragged that its phones still come with 'the most basic' accessories is nowhere to be found now. Samsung had previously made fun of Apple for eliminating the 3.5mm headphone jack, only to do the same later. And, as you might have guessed, the company also took down all the ads that poked fun at Apple for removing the audio port.
Samsung has deleted this Facebook post now
The difference between now and then is that Samsung held on to the audio jack for three years after Apple ditched it. The company also had a semi-believable excuse at that time: the slightly bigger battery of the Note 10 and it's improved haptic feedback left no space for the 3.5mm socket.
This time around, it's expected to use the same reasoning as Apple: chargers add to electronic waste and are bad for the environment.
It could be that the design and manufacturing team had planned to copy Apple all along and the marketing department was just not in the loop. Either way, we now know who will have the last laugh.
It also appears that Huawei is planning to do the same in the future, and other manufacturers will likely follow suit.
If it's any solace, Samsung is reportedly planning to launch a 30W charger that will cost less than the 25W brick. The new phones will seemingly ship with a USB-C to USB-C cable, which means your charger from last year will work with the Galaxy S21.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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