[ericmay]

Yea I guess clarification here would be good but the final product probably takes more metal to make than what is in it to start with.

I don't buy the judge's argument about USB-C because the cable that comes with the phone has USB-C on the end that goes to a charging block so there aren't really any compatibility issues. Unless of course that judge was suggesting that Apple shouldn't include a power cable as well using a similar argument for not including the charging block being that "there are plenty around".

[datadata]

I would not assume wasted metal in manufacturing. These metals are all readily recyclable-- Especially at such a large scale in manufacturing and for a company that claims to want to reduce environmental impact.

[ericmay]

So if that's the case we can take Apple's numbers at face value then.

[zekrioca]

USB-C chargers are not common in Brazil. It has only been more common from last few years only. This lawsuit predates that.