The Brazilian Ministry of Justice has banned Apple from selling smartphones without a charger in the box and
What is known
Apple must pay a $2.38 million fine.The ministry ordered the company to stop selling iPhone 12 and newer smartphones, as well as suspend sales of all models that come without a charger. The absence of an adapter is regarded as a deliberate discriminatory practice against consumers.
As you can see, Apple was unable to convince the Brazilianpower argument about caring for the environment. Recall, the company said that the main goal of abandoning the charger was to reduce carbon emissions. The Ministry has not found evidence that the rejection of the adapter provides environmental protection.
Apple plans to appeal the decision.The company said it would work with the Brazilian consumer protection agency. Representatives of the US giant noted that several similar decisions in Brazil have already been made in favor of Apple.
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