• Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works
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    19 hours ago

    The person is protected, not the device. While the device is outside of the EU they can brick it. At least that’s how Apple does it

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      19 hours ago

      Apple would lose such a case in an instant. EU consumer protections applies to the consumer for products bought from a seller within the EU. The laws do not care the slightest whether you’re using your devices on vacation or not.