Brazilian Court Upholds Antitrust Ruling Against Apple
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Brazil's Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF-1) reinstated an injunction against Apple, upholding an earlier ruling by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade). The injunction, stemming from allegations of Apple abusing its dominant position in the iOS app distribution market, requires Apple to implement changes within 90 days, allowing apps to inform users of alternative purchasing options. Apple argued the changes weren't urgent, but the court disagreed, citing iOS's closed structure and restrictions on third-party apps as justification for the preventative measure to foster competition. While Apple was granted more time than initially ordered, the company plans to appeal, claiming the changes compromise user privacy and security. The case originated from a complaint by Mercado Livre, with Cade arguing Apple abuses its dominant position by imposing restrictions on app developers regarding in-app purchases.
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