There’s an argument to be made, from Apple’s perspective, that if most people aren’t using the audio dongle, putting one in the box with every iPhone is environmentally and economically wasteful

There’s an argument to be made, from Apple’s perspective, that if most people aren’t using the audio dongle, putting one in the box with every iPhone is environmentally and economically wasteful. Fair enough. So put a voucher code in the box for a free dongle, should the user actively want one. As a matter of fact, since so many iPhone buyers are repeat customers, Apple can also start doing the same with the charger. It’s not like the company ships a suitable fast charger in the box. While Apple advertises fast and wireless charging support with its new iPhones, you’ll have to buy separate accessories for both. — https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/13/17852184/iphone-xs-headphone-jack-adapter-apple-event-2018