Price cut on iPhone accessory could mean a change is coming inside the iPhone's box

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By Alan Friedman

Published: May 21, 2018, 7:09 PM

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USB-C to Lightning cable price cut to $19 hints at a change inside the 2018 Apple iPhone box

Apple cut the price of its 1m USB-C to Lightning cable by 24% today. The new price of $19 is a $6 savings from the previous cost of the accessory. The cable allows certain iPhone and iPad units to engage in fast charging. Perhaps it was by design that the new $19 price of the cable matches the price of the USB-A to Lightning cord that is packed inside the boxes containing a brand new iPhone or iPad.

That's because there is talk that with the new 2018 iPhone models, Apple will replace the current cable that is included in the box to a USB-C to Lightning one. This will provide those purchasing a new iPhone this year to have fast charging capabilities without having to spend for an additional cable.

Besides the new price, the 1m USB-C to Lightning cable has a new model number. Formerly MK0X2AM, the new model number for the part is MQGJ2AM. And if you think that the longer 2m cable is also getting a price break, let us remind you that this is Apple we are talking about. The 2m variant remains priced at $35.

source: Apple via 9to5Mac

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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