A state agency in Brazil says Apple must inform consumers about its iPhone battery discount by on Jan 3, 2018, 3:38 PM 
- A state agency in Sao Paulo says that Apple must notify consumers about its iPhone battery replacement program.
- The move relates to Apple's decision to lower the price of iPhone battery replacements following reports that the company reduced the performance of iPhones with older batteries.
- The agency, called Procon-SP, has the power to levy fines or propose legal actions for companies that harm consumers.
A Brazilian state agency responsible for consumer issues notified Apple on Wednesday that it must explain how Brazilian owners of iPhones will be able to buy battery replacements at lower prices.
Procon-SP, an agency in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil's richest and most populous, said in a statement it notified Apple that it has 10 days to provide the information. The agency said Apple employees refused to sign the notification, but Procon considered the company notified. The agency did not say what could happen if Apple does not comply, but it has the power to fine or propose legal action against companies for causing losses to consumers. Press representatives for Apple in Brazil did not reply to requests for comment. Apple apologized on Dec. 28 over its handling of the battery issue and said it would make a number of changes for customers. The company said it would cut the price of an out-of-warranty battery replacement from $79 to $29 for an iPhone 6 or later, starting this month. SEE ALSO: How Apple secretly slowed down older iPhones and why it's such a big deal
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