Apple and Samsung are reportedly facing new fines for not shipping power adapters with new smartphones. According to GizmoChina, after Apple removed power adapters for smartphones from its retail box, Samsung soon followed suit.
However, this has led to both the companies facing scrutiny and fines from various governments around the world.
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At the moment, Apple is facing an additional fine in Brazil for not shipping its new iPhones with the charger.
The brand has said the move to remove the power adapter is basically reducing its annual carbon emissions by 2 million metric tons, thanks to smaller packaging, allowing more boxes in a single shipping pallet. But, this also benefits the company as it does not have to ship power adapters and AirPods, while also saving on shipping costs.
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Meanwhile, Samsung made the same change with its flagship smartphones. However, a judge in Brazil ordered Apple to reimburse a consumer the equivalent of $1,081 because shipping the lightning brick does not violate the company’s consumer laws. Thus, the South Korean tech giant also faced a fine for not involving the Charger.
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In addition, both companies are also being charged by a consumer protection agency called Procon in So Paulo.
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