Apple ordered to stop selling iPhones without battery charger in Brazil, fined $2.4M (update)
kutaytanir


Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been ordered by the Brazilian government to stop selling iPhones without a battery charger, calling it a "deliberate discriminatory practice against consumers."
The country's Justice Ministry also fined the tech giant $2.38M, or 12.275M reais, while also canceling the sales of the iPhone 12 and newer devices if they do not have a power block.

UPDATE: Bloomberg reported that Apple (AAPL) is going to appeal the decision, adding that it would work with SENACON, Brazilâs consumer protection agency, and "address their concerns."
Apple (AAPL) had stopped selling the iPhone with the power block, citing a need to reduce carbon emissions and waste, but the Brazilian government rejected the claim.
The news was first reported by Reuters.
Cupertino, California-based Apple (AAPL) is widely expected to announce the iPhone 14 at a product event tomorrow.
In addition to the new iPhones, Apple (AAPL) is widely expected to announce new product lines for the Apple Watch and AirPods.