Η government of Brazil on Tuesday ordered Apple to stop selling iPhone without charger battery in the country, claiming that the company is providing an incomplete product to consumers. From reference:
The Justice Ministry fined Apple 12,275 million reais ($2,38 million) and ordered the sale of iPhone 12 and all newer models, which does not come with a power charger.
In the order, published in the country's official gazette, the ministry argues that the iPhone lacks an essential element in a "deliberate practice that discriminates against consumers."
Authorities rejected Apple's argument that the practice was intended to reduce carbon emissions, saying there was no evidence of environmental protection from selling the smartphone without charger.
This is a model decision, which other countries should probably adopt immediately. To mention that Apple's decision to sells devices without chargers, announced on 16/09/2020. At the time the Cupertino company said the reason was environmental and claimed the step would save the carbon equivalent of more than 50.000 cars a year.
