In France, all four iPhone 13 models still have EarPods in their boxes, because the country’s law requires all smartphones to include a hands-free kit to protect children under 14 years of age. Exposure to potential electromagnetic radiation.
Apple’s website in France confirmed that all iPhone 13 models sold in the country include EarPods with a Lightning interface, as did the previous iPhone 12 series models. In order to adapt to this situation, Apple puts the iPhone in two boxes in France, and the standard iPhone box is placed in a larger white box with EarPods inside.
Starting in October 2020, Apple will stop adding EarPods and chargers to the boxes of all new iPhones it sells. The company said that omitting these accessories will help reduce carbon emissions and avoid the mining and use of rare earth elements. Apple added that many users have switched to wireless headsets such as AirPods. Outside of France, there is only one Lightning to USB-C cable in the box of all new iPhones.
