France overturns a law that requires all phones to be sold with headphones included - SoyaCincau

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Did you know that France requires brands such as Apple and Samsung to include headphones with new phones? The rule has been overturned as it is seen as a major source of waste instead of addressing health concerns.

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for France which seems to create more waste than they originally intended.

Now it appears that the old law has been overturned and manufacturers can now ship phones with fewer accessories in the name of sustainability. This means, no more free EarPods on upcoming batches of new iPhone units. The bill was amended as part of the government’s initiative to reduce the environmental footprint of digital technology in France.

However, it was clarified that smartphones brands are still allowed to include headphones if they wish. In some price segments, a hands-free kit is seen as a significant selling point for consumers. Moving forward, it looks like consumers in France will finally be able to see new smartphones being sold in slimmer packaging.At the time of writing, Apple’s France website is still listing the EarPods with Lightning connector for its current range of iPhone models.

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