Tech giant Apple has announced a worldwide replacement program for the USB-C cable that the company shipped between April and June last year. According to Verge, the replacement of the cable has been announced after the company found a defect in the design. Due to the design flaw in the cables, the MacBook users worldwide were not able to charge their devices or were charging unreliably when connected to a power adapter. The cable was reportedly released alongside the 12-inch Retina Macbook and also sold separately at the Apple Stores during that time.
According to the California-based company, all MacBook users will receive a new cable by the end of this month if they had given their mailing address while registering for MacBook and provided they had bought their MacBooks at that time when the defective cables were reportedly shipped. And if the original cable failed and the user bought another one, he or she will also be eligible for a refund. This indeed is a good news for all those who at one point suffered due to the unreliable USB-C cables that they received with their devices. Although after a very long time, the company is offering a new one. This news must calm certain nerves.
This long delayed move could also be a result of predictions related to sale of Apple devices, mainly its iPhones, at the beginning of the year. The company may just be trying to maintain its dwindling clientele by ensuring that they have no reasons to complain as far as the hardware is concerned. So, if you were among those who had received a defective USB-C cable back then or bought a new one to help your purpose, maintain that smile and wait calmly for your replacement cable to be delivered to your place. Let us know your take on this news through the comments section below.
