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Brazilian regulator orders Apple to lift in-app purchase restrictions
Published in News


Takes on the fruity cargo cult

Brazils antitrust regulator Cade has taken the brave step of telling Apple what to do and order the fruity cargo cult to lift restrictions on payment methods for in-app purchases.

Musk's X flees Brazil amid censorship row
Published in News
Monday, 19 August 2024 11:14

Musk's X flees Brazil amid censorship row


Blaims censorship orders

Elon [look at me] Musk's media platform X has thrown in the towel in Brazil, citing "censorship orders" from Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes.

Google finds Brazil a tough nut to crack
Published in News
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 11:50

Google finds Brazil a tough nut to crack


Accused of "deceitful and abusive propaganda" 

The Brazilian government accused Google of "deceitful and abusive propaganda" ironically over a debate of a law to tackle disinformation online.

Brazil pulls iPhones from store
Published in News
Friday, 25 November 2022 12:01

Brazil pulls iPhones from store


Yes Apple, the law does apply to you

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple was shocked after the Brazilian government enforced a law it democratically voted on and pulled its iPhone’s from stores across the land.

Brazil cracks down on Apple nuts
Published in News
Thursday, 30 June 2022 11:36

Brazil cracks down on Apple nuts


Looking at forcing them to use USB-C 

Fruity cargo-cult Apple might be forced to provide USB-C chargers in its iPhones in Brazil.

Brazilian criminals mock Apple security
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 08 July 2021 12:01

Brazilian criminals mock Apple security


Using stolen phones to empty bank accounts

Brazillian criminals have been nicking Apple fanboy’s phones, bypassing the security and employing the account holder’s bank accounts.

Brazil fines Apple for selling a phone without a charger
Published in Mobiles


But that is so innovative


Brazil's consumer protection agency Procon-SP has fined Apple nearly $1.92 million for selling the iPhone without a charger.

TIM bans Huawei from 5G core equipment tender in Italy, Brazil
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TIM has piles of cash and can afford to pay more not to use Huawei

Cash-strapped telco TIM, which proudly announced it was only 24.3 billion euro in debt last year, apparently now feels it is so flush with cash it can afford to give Huawei the bum's rush.

Brazil will fall behind on 5G due to US interference
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Years of delays

A Huawei Technologies executive warned that Brazil could suffer years of delay in deploying a 5G telecoms network and higher costs if it succumbs to mounting U. pressure to snub the Chinese equipment supplier.

Gamer faces 116-year prison sentence for fraud
Published in Gaming


May not have to serve any of it

Shayene “shAy” Victorio (pictured) who made her name on the Brazilian Counter-Strike circuit has been served a 116-year prison sentence in the wake of fraud charges.