Brazil
Apple faces a $43,000 fine per day if it fails to open up in-app purchases
Brazil’s antitrust regulator, Cade, has instructed Apple to eliminate restrictions surrounding in-app purchase mechanisms. The company has been given a 20-day deadline to comply, and …
Ulefone Showcases New Flagship Rugged Phones at Brazil’s Eletrolar Show 2024
The Eletrolar Show, Latin America’s largest electronics trade show, is set to dazzle attendees with the latest in tech innovation from July 15th to 18th, …
Apple Search Ads to expand to Brazil and other Latin American countries
Apple Search Ads has been a game-changer for app developers, allowing them to promote their apps directly within the App Store’s search results. The service …
Lenovo’s Motorola Acquisition Finally Pays Off with Strong Sales in Europe and Latin America
Although Motorola launched some low priced devices, it failed to make a huge impact in the market. Lenovo acquired Motorola a few years ago, the …
Victory for Users’ Rights: Brazilian Court Strikes Down Telegram Ban!
A federal appeals court in Brazil lifted the ban on Telegram in the country. The suspension was issued earlier this week after the app failed …
Brazil starts confiscating iPhones directly from Shops
In Brazil it might be quite hard to buy an iPhone in the run-up to Christmas. This is due to the fact that state authorities have …
Brazil wants Apple to stop selling iPhones without charger
Apple’s decision to no longer include a charging brick with its iPhones was always surrounded by controversies. This decision resulted in a huge backlash from …
Brazil announces a specific date for the activation of 5G services
According to recent reports, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency announced that from July 6, 5G services will first be implemented in the capital Brasilia. The National …
Brazil wants mandatory USB Type-C ports on smartphones
The EU regulators already decided to make USB Type-C the mandatory standard for small and medium-sized electronics from 2024. The list clearly includes smartphones and …
Uber charges nearly $200 for a small $5 trip in Brazil
A daily ride of approximately R$20 ($3,90) on the Uber app ended up costing the user Adriano Gomes dearly. The collection of a route carried …
Huawei signs massive 5G deals with Turkish & Brazilian operators
A few days ago, the Turkish Embassy in China announced on Weibo that Türk Telekom and Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in …
Ericsson tries to block sales of Apple iPhone in Brazil
According to recent reports, Ericsson is trying to prevent Brazilian resellers from reselling Apple’s iPhone and other products. This is coming as part of its …