Why did smartphone makers stop putting chargers in the box?

Long gone are the days when every smartphone shipped with a charging brick, which hasn't been terrible, but it took some ...
Android Authority

Bad news: More phones are shipping without a charger now

The Xiaomi 14T Pro doesn’t ship with a charger in the box. Xiaomi’s statement suggests that the European Common Charger Directive could be to blame for this decision. The company would be joining ...

Samsung Magnet Wireless Charger Drops to an All-Time Low Just as the Galaxy S26 Ships Without a Charger in the Box

The Samsung Galaxy Magnet Wireless Charger is the perfect Qi2-certified companion for your brand-new smartphone.
Android Police

It's time to admit we don't need free chargers with $1,000 phones anymore

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Why Hermès’ Rs 5 lakh phone charger comes without an adapter?

We’ve all complained about shelling out a couple of thousand rupees for an official phone charger. It feels like a chore, ...
Android Authority

Samsung's surprise in-box charger with new Fold gives us false hope for S25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition comes with a bundled charger. That’s a major change for Samsung phones in recent years, which have only shipped with a USB-C cable. However, you shouldn’t ...