Brazilian President Lula Receives His First Smartphone Ahead of Election

• Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received his first smartphone just days before his 81st birthday.
• Former aides confirmed it was his first smartphone, indicating a shift in his stance on personal technology.
• The timing of the smartphone acquisition is speculated to influence his reelection campaign.
• Lula had previously made a point of not needing or wanting a cell phone.
• The election setback may have prompted Lula to reconsider his stance on personal technology.