https://www.techspot.com/news/88991-brazil-fines-apple-2-million-choosing-not-ship.html * User iconLogin _ * A search icon The word TechSpot * Trending + GeForce vs Radeon + Fictional Tech + Fast Storage + Anatomy series + Apple M1 + Ryzen 5000 * Features + Must Reads + Tech Culture + Hardware + Software + Gaming + Tips & Tricks * Reviews + CPU + Graphics Cards + Laptops + Storage + Monitors + More Reviews * The Best + Best Routers + Best CPU + Best GPU + Best Phones + Gaming Monitors + Best PC Games + Best Cases + More of the Best * Downloads + Latest Updates + Popular Apps + Software We Recommend + Drivers * Product Finder Search [ ] * Forums + Join TechSpot Elite + Latest Comments + Today's Posts * Electronics * Apple * consumer rights * iphone 12 Brazil fines Apple $2 million for choosing not to ship chargers with the iPhone 12 Apple might've exaggerated about the environmental benefits By Isaiah Mayersen on March 21, 2021, 8:19 22 comments Brazil fines Apple $2 million for choosing not to ship chargers with the iPhone 12 Why it matters: Apple made waves when they announced that the iPhone 12 would ship without a charging brick to prevent unnecessary electronic waste. It's since become apparent that the environmental benefits were mostly fanciful, but it's too late; recent sales figures show that Apple's customer base wasn't deterred by the charger's absence. Procon-SP, the consumer protection agency of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is biting back at Apple with a R$ 10.5 million ($1.9 million) fine. They haven't accepted Apple's justifications for the charger's removal, and have added it to their list of charges against the Cupertino company. When Apple confirmed the charger's removal, they said that the reduction in e-waste and the reduction in emissions caused by the smaller and lighter boxes had a cumulative effect equal to preventing two million tons of carbon from entering the atmosphere. Analysts have since concluded, broadly, that the real benefits were less significant than that, but that the change did increase Apple's profits by a handsome margin. Last November, Procon-SP announced that they were investigating Apple's decision to remove the charger. But midway through their investigation, Apple reportedly stopped responding to requests for information. Procon-SP weren't able to get clear answers to their key queries, which sought to determine if Apple passed on their cost savings to the consumer, and if Apple slowed charger production. Without a response, the agency was forced to reach a guilty verdict. "Apple needs to understand that in Brazil, there are solid consumer protection laws and institutions. It needs to respect these laws and these institutions." - Procon-SP Executive Director Fernando Capez Parts of the fine are also for misleading advertising, bad customer support, and unfair terms of service. Procon-SP cites Apple's refusal to repair some iPhone 11 Pros damaged by water, after advertising them as waterproof, as an example of all three. Apple has the option to contest the fine in court. They'd have good chances if they did. Some of Procon-SP's charges have already fallen flat elsewhere, and because other device manufacturers have started ditching the charger, they could probably pass it off as reasonable. Image credit: Solen Feyissa on Unsplash 22 comments 213 interactions Share this article: Now Read This... * Intel brings back "I'm a Mac" actor for M1-mocking commercials * Apple loyalty reaches new heights as Android brands falter Related Reads * UK regulator will ban mobile carriers from selling locked smartphones next year * Apple says to keep your iPhone 12 away from pacemakers * Xiaomi is dropping the charger from its next phone despite mocking Apple for doing the same * Apple's upcoming AirPods 3 might not arrive until the end of the year Most Read * 11 comments Sony is giving away 10 more PlayStation games, including Horizon Zero Dawn * 73 comments CPU and GPU Availability and Pricing Update: March 2021 Load Comments 22 ... User Comments: 22 Got something to say? 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