Apple put The end of a tradition that began almost 50 years agoiPhone boxes are gradually losing the elements that were previously included. The original iPhone came in the box with EarPods headphones, charging cable, power adapter and dock, as well as the classic user manual with Apple stickers and a cloth to clean the iPhone.

Of all these accessories, there is almost no one left in the iPhone 16 box. The new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will only include a charging cable in the box. The rest of the accessories have disappeared over time, and in 2024 Apple took another step: You won’t find Apple stickers in the iPhone 16 boxAll we need to do is know how to type the Apple symbol on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

For years, we’ve seen users slap these stickers on as a way to show they’re an Apple product, but efforts to reduce carbon emissions have put an end to that tradition. Apple confirms to Apple Store employees that iPhone 16 box will not include Apple stickersBut all is not lost.

iPhone 16 comes without Apple stickers in the box

Apple says the stickers will only be available to iPhone 16 buyers who request them. So, If you buy the iPhone 16 from an Apple Store, you can request an Apple sticker at the time of purchase. Something you can’t do in other stores or by purchasing the device online.

Apple stickers are a tradition

Apple stickers have become a true corporate tradition. The first time Apple added stickers to a device was in 1977, when they were included in the box with the Apple II computer..Some stickers with classic multi-colored logo.

Since then, almost all Apple devices have been covered with stickers featuring the company logo. Even if it’s just for a few years, The stickers on the boxes of some devices were the color of the device. Although in most cases these stickers are white.

Apple has removed the labels on the boxes of its devices after almost 50 years in an effort to reduce pollution. The company aims to be Go carbon neutral by 2030 and eliminate all plastic from your bins by 2025This decision makes perfect sense, as the stickers are also plastic.

considering, Apple Vision Pro and new iPad Air and iPad Pro boxes do not include Apple stickersThis step by Apple was expected. Of course, you can always order from an Apple Store when you buy. That’s not all Apple has done away with: That classic iPhone button has also disappeared permanently.

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