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Brazil temporarily banned WhatsApp, again
Brazil temporarily banned WhatsApp, again
For the third time since last December, Brazil temporarily banned the WhatsApp messaging service before a court overturned the ruling. 20 Jul 2016 - 2 comments
Xiaomi launches first smartphone outside of Asia
Xiaomi launches first smartphone outside of Asia
Chinese startup giant Xiaomi has released their first smartphone outside of Asia today with the Redmi 2 now available in Brazil. 01 Jul 2015
Apple Watch Edition to cost over $30,000 in Brazil
Apple Watch Edition to cost over $30,000 in Brazil
If you are currently residing in Brazil and are looking to get the trendiest and most expensive smartwatch out there, the Apple Watch, you better have a fat wallet. 28 Apr 2015 - 3 comments
Nintendo ends all operations in Brazil citing high tariffs
Nintendo ends all operations in Brazil citing high tariffs
Nintendo has announced today that it is ending operations in Brazil, with the gaming company discontinuing software and hardware sales in the South American nation. 10 Jan 2015 - 2 comments
Apple opens first retail store in Brazil
Apple opens first retail store in Brazil
Apple has finally opened their first retail store in Brazil, a nation that has one of the fastest-growing smartphone populations. 18 Feb 2014 - 1 comment
Sony PlayStation 4 in Brazil will cost you a limb
Sony PlayStation 4 in Brazil will cost you a limb
Sony has unveiled the price for their upcoming PlayStation 4 console today for Brazilian gamers, and the price is outrageous. 19 Oct 2013 - 4 comments
Samsung targeted over working conditions in Brazil
Samsung targeted over working conditions in Brazil
Prosecutors in Brazil allege that Samsung Electronics imposes harsh working conditions on employees at a factory in the Amazon region. 14 Aug 2013
Apple loses 'iPhone' case in Brazil
Apple loses 'iPhone' case in Brazil
Apple does not possess exclusive rights to the iPhone trademark in Brazil, as a local firm registered it in the year 2000. 13 Feb 2013 - 4 comments
Apple to lose 'iPhone' trademark in Brazil
Apple to lose 'iPhone' trademark in Brazil
Local company to control 'iphone' name 06 Feb 2013 - 3 comments
Amazon to expand digital store to Brazil
Amazon to expand digital store to Brazil
Amazon will expand their popular digital ecosystem to Brazil in the fourth quarter, reports Reuters. The company itself was named after Brazil's ...... 01 Jul 2012
HTC to drop out of Brazilian market
HTC to drop out of Brazilian market
HTC has confirmed it is dropping out of the Brazilian market. The manufacturer will be "completely shutting down their operations in Brazil" ...... 24 Jun 2012
Brazil has second most people on Facebook
Brazil has second most people on Facebook
According to social media analytics firm SocialBakers, Brazil now has the second largest population on Facebook. The social networking giant ...... 06 May 2012 - 4 comments
iPhone 4S now available in 20 more countries
iPhone 4S now available in 20 more countries
Apple has launched the iPhone 4S in 20 new nations. According to the company, the popular smartphone is now available in Bahrain, Brazil, ...... 18 Dec 2011
iTunes launches in Brazil, Latin America
iTunes launches in Brazil, Latin America
Apple has launched iTunes in Brazil and 15 other countries in Latin America, delivering local content as well as iTunes massive music and video catalogue. 14 Dec 2011
iPhone 4S headed to 6 new countries on the 16th
iPhone 4S headed to 6 new countries on the 16th
The Apple iPhone 4S will hit 6 new countries later this month, on December 16th. Most notably from the new batch are BRIC nations Brazil ...... 02 Dec 2011
Plan for Foxconn to produce iPads in Brazil hits snag
Plan for Foxconn to produce iPads in Brazil hits snag
Government sources have noted today that a highly anticipated $12 billion plan for Foxconn to produce iPads in Brazil is now seriously "in doubt" ...... 30 Sep 2011 - 3 comments
     

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