The reason the Apple charging cable often breaks

In fact, there are two reasons why a company long known for its meticulous attention to detail seems to overlook the vital accessory that powers its products.

A video released by Apple Explained states that Apple’s design team felt that the veins that stabilize the cable and extend its life would make it look uglier. The video also adds: “Apple’s engineering team knew that the cable would have a higher failure rate, but they made the change despite it.”

According to Apple Explained, the company’s design team is the final point in the product decision-making process, and in this case, they felt the cumbersome ribbed joints didn’t fit with the iProduct’s aesthetic direction. . As a result, the veins have been removed for a sleeker, more elongated and luxurious cable but at the same time thinner, weaker and less resilient.

Even though the engineers knew that chargers could break easily, they kept making changes, creating countless cries of frustration and lamentation as consumers were forced to spend money buying up this charger. to another charging cord.

Another reason why Apple made this decision is the environment. Around the same time Apple was phasing out plastic ribbed connections, former CEO Steve Jobs led the effort to make Apple a greener, more eco-friendly company. The company has begun to produce more recyclable products by eliminating harmful substances such as arsenic, PVC, BFR and mercury. PVC (or polyvinyl chloride) is one of the most commonly used plastic polymers in the world due to its durability, but it is equally toxic. Apple began to replace PVC with a much weaker rubber material, which significantly reduced the durability of the cord.

Luckily, Apple recently released a much sturdier, woven braid for some of its newer products. So Apple users can finally have a charging cable that is not only environmentally friendly but also more durable than the old cables.