First they took our chargers, now our cables are next: Are phone makers going too far?

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Credit: Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityWe’ve watched smartphone boxes get lighter and barer over the past few years as manufacturers opt for minimalistic packaging. It started with the removal of charging bricks, a move that many users still haven’t fully accepted. And now, it looks like USB cables might be next on the chopping block.