With the introduction of the iPhone 12 line-up, Apple is removing the power adapter and EarPods, both of which were formally included. Well, except for France.
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As noted by MacRumors, all Apple smartphones in the country will still come with both a USB-C to Lightning cable and EarPods with a Lightning connector. The article notes that the inclusion of earphones is likely due to legislation in France that requires all smartphones to include a “handsfree kit” to protect children under 14 from the potential risk of electromagnetic radio waves. Promoting the use of a mobile phone without a handsfree accessory in France is punishable by a criminal fine of 75,000 euros.