US EditionTechnical Body of Brazil Antitrust Regulator Recommends Ruling Against Apple in iOS Case
- In mid-2025, Brazil's competition regulator formally suggested imposing penalties on Apple for limiting third-party access to the iPhone's NFC functionality and mandating the use of Apple Pay.
- The recommendation followed a two-year investigation triggered by complaints from MercadoLibre and others alleging Apple abused its iOS platform dominance.
- CADE concluded Apple's policies create artificial barriers to competitors, reduce payment options, and harm developers and consumers, urging fines and policy changes.
- Apple denies dominance in Brazil, citing Android's larger market share, and argues CADE's proposals would 'drastically threaten' user privacy and security.
- CADE's internal tribunal will decide on sanctions, and the case could set a precedent impacting digital payment competition in Brazil and beyond.
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Brazil Moves to Sanction Apple for Blocking Competition in App Store
Brazil’s antitrust authority, CADE, has recommended sanctions against Apple after a two-year investigation into how the company runs its App Store and related iPhone features. The investigation started in 2022, when Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre and others complained that Apple’s rules made it too hard for competitors to reach iPhone users. CADE’s technical team […]
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