Android Authority notes the start of a new trend we’re seeing in some new smartphones: devices shipping without USB cables. It follows the earlier industry shift away from bundled charging bricks, which Apple started back in 2020 with the launch of the iPhone 12. While manufacturers cite environmental benefits, “the main driver behind these decisions for companies like Apple and Sony is, of course, profit,” writes Android Authority’s Taylor Kerns. From the report: Now, it…








