Google has recently expressed concern about the charging capabilities of various USB Type-C cables, stating that manufacturers that make changes or additions to the charging protocol may produce charging cables that can damage mobile devices. Buyers should exercise caution, though, as not all USB Type-C cables are created equal. While Macbook Pro users can purchase a 2 meter USB Type-C cable and extension cable from Apple’s website for $19 each, they also have the option to use third-party cables and extensions.
Some consumers are echoing Lovejoy’s disdain for these omissions, who decried the move as "taking the penny-pinching a step too far.”Īpple does include a power adapter and USB Type-C cable in the box with new Macbook Pro computers, but the extension cable is no longer shipped with the devices and must be bought separately. Also missing is an extension attachment for the power adapter. As noted by Ben Lovejoy at, a USB Type-C cable, which is necessary to plug the adapter into a Macbook Pro for power and charging, is glaringly absent. Purchased for $69-79, the shipped box includes only the power adapter with a two-pronged attachment used to plug into an outlet. While many consumers are willing to overlook these seemingly consumer-hostile changes, they may be pushed over the edge with Apple’s decision to ship Macbook Pro power adapters without the cable needed to charge the notebook.Īpple sells extra or replacement 87 and 61 Watt chargers for the Macbook Pro 15- and 13-inch models, respectively, through its online store. From removing the headphone jack on the new iPhone 7 to equipping the new Macbook Pro with only USB Type-C ports, the Cupertino giant has constantly been in the news for months for its debatable hardware decisions. German-English-Translator - Details here (English native speakers preferred)Īpple has been no stranger to controversy this year. News Writer (AUS/NZL based) - Details here
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