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On a forum in China, a user expressed frustration with the new policies of Apple and Samsung. These policies directly affect consumers who now have to spend more money to purchase a new charger supporting fast charging. Consumers have to pay more, and more plastic packaging is wasted in the process of separately packaging phones and chargers instead of bundling them together from the start. Hence, this user hopes that the Chinese government will take measures against these companies.The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has taken notice of this post and responded. MIIT stated that regarding the issue of chargers being sold separately from phones, manufacturers should clearly list in all their marketing materials that the device does not include a charger in the box when they advertise phones with fast charging. This is because consumers have the right to be informed before making a purchasing decision. And ultimately, consumers should be the ones to decide whether they should buy that device or not.
MIIT emphasizes that if clearly stated in marketing materials, consumers are informed of the additional cost for purchasing a faster charger, thus they should be willing to pay extra for the added feature they desire on their phones. While it's true that there's a trend of separately selling chargers for some flagship models of Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, MIIT notes that if this practice doesn't pose safety or health hazards to consumers, its feasibility may need further observation. MIIT also suggests that companies should ensure accurate information is conveyed to their consumers to maintain competitive customer satisfaction rates.This observation comes from China's authoritative organization, so it seems that the trend of separately selling chargers for smartphones will continue in China. What do you think about this increasing trend?Source: Gizmochina
