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Apple’s Walled Garden is Cracking: The Brazil Antitrust Standoff
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
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Brazil has officially forced open the iOS ecosystem—but the battle is far from over. Following a landmark antitrust settlement, a massive legal and economic standoff is brewing over the iPhone’s NFC chip and Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix.
In this video, we break down the core arguments: Is Apple protecting billions in proprietary hardware R&D, or is it acting as an illegal gatekeeper by taxing a public utility? We explore the new tiered commission structure, the “free rider” economic defense, and why Brazil’s administrative laws are moving much faster than U.S. judicial courts.
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