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Brazil has decided to fine Apple for not including chargers with their devices. While it's awful phone companies started doing this, not sure fining them in 3rd world countries is the way to go.

A court in Brazil has ordered Apple to pay $19 million in damages for failing to provide chargers with each iPhone it sells. If you recall, the technology giant started this practice back in 2020 when it unveiled the iPhone 12 family, and since then, the company has been in the crosshairs of the Brazilian law.

The $19 Million Were Termed as Social Damages, According to the Brazilian Court

A report published by Reuters states that a ruling has been made that will force Apple to pay a $19 million fine in ‘social damages.’ The decision was apparently made by the Brazilian association of borrowers, consumers, and taxpayers (AMBCC).

Read More: https://wccftech.com/apple-find-19-milli...t-charger/

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I can't see the logic behind excluding the charger - It's obviously needed to continue using the device.

It's like purchasing a car without the steering wheel.