๐ Apple Gets a Fine for Selling iPhones Without Chargers
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๐ Quelle: news.softpedia.com
Well, it was probably just a matter of time until this happens. The Brazilian consumer watchdog, officially known as Procon-SP, has decided to issue a $2 million fine for Apple (at todayโs exchange rates) for not including a charger in the box of new iPhones. Back in the fall of 2020, Apple announced one of the most controversial changes in a long time: the company launched the new iPhone 12 generation without a charger in the box, claiming that the whole thing is supposed to help protect the environment and reduce electronic waste. In theory, thatโs something that deserves all the praises, but itโs the kind of decision that doesnโt sit well with all buyers. Apple claimed most iPhone buyers already have a charger with a Lightning connector, and if they donโt, they can always buy one from the Apple Store. Apple can appeal the fine Procon-SP, on the other hand, warned Apple that selling iPhones without chargers in the box violates the Brazilian la... ...