Regulators start investigating 'iPhone 13 does not come with a power adapter'

Apple did not ship a power adapter for charging with the iPhone 12 released in 2020, as does the iPhone 13 released in 2021. It has been revealed that PROCON.SP , the Brazilian consumer protection regulator, is conducting its own investigation into the fact that 'the iPhone 13 does not come with a power adapter'.

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Apple has stopped including power adapters with iPhones since 2020. Apple stopped including the power adapter, saying, 'By removing the power adapter from the contents, the package size is reduced, the number of units that can be carried in one transportation is increased, and as a result, the carbon footprint is reduced. '. He also claims that in the case of iPhones, which have sold more than 1 billion units, users often already have power adapters.

However, PROCON.SP told Apple in March 2021 that 'not including a power adapter with the iPhone 12 is an act that violates the Consumer Protection Law of Brazil' (about 220 million real). I imposed a fine of 10,000 yen).

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Following this, PROCON.SP has begun investigating that the iPhone 13 does not come with a power adapter. Fernando Capes, Executive Director of PROCON.SP, said, 'iPhone can only be charged with a dedicated power adapter, so it is illegal to sell the terminal and power adapter separately,' said iPhone as before. 13 claims to violate Brazilian consumer protection laws.

In addition, PROCON.SP reveals that not only iPhone 13 but also Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are subject to investigation because the power adapter is not included.

PROCON.SP has informed both Apple and Samsung that it is 'not enough' to simply explain on the website that 'the terminal does not come with a power adapter', which is why it does not come with it. I'm asking for a detailed explanation. As of March 2021, PROCON.SP has imposed a fine of Real 10.5 million on Apple, but according to TechTudo of Technology Media, 'this kind of fine can be imposed every 6 months.' ... apparently ...

In addition, Capes said, 'We are preparing a class action to help customers who feel that Apple should offer power adapters for free.'